Words that start with T

Ten terrified turtles went traipsing through the turnips in Tennessee.

Tis forTeak

Scientific name: tectona grandis
Teak is a timber from an Indian tree. It is hard, durable and is particularly useful for making outdoor furniture and decking on ships.

Tis forTeam

A team is a group of people or animals working together to achieve a common goal. When sports are played, they are often played in teams. Members of a team often wear the same uniform so you can see which team they belong to.

Tis forTeapot

A teapot is a ceramic jug with a lid. It is used to make tea, by adding tea leaves or teabags to very hot water in the teapot. When the tea is ready it is poured straight from the teapot.

Tis forTear

You tear something when you pull it in two different directions at the same time until it breaks in a line. When you tear paper it leaves a rough edge. Another word for tear is rip.

Tis forTeardrop

A teardrop shape is the shape of a falling drop of water, like a tear falling from your eye. Teardrop shapes are often seen in jewellery.

Tis forTears

When you are very sad or upset, you cry. When you cry, tears come out of your eyes. If you taste your tears, they are salty.

Tis forTeat

Teat is another word for nipple, particularly on a female animal with babies. Teats are where milk comes from, to feed baby animals.

Tis forTedious

Tedious is another word for boring or dull.