Words that start with T

Toothache is pain in a tooth or around a tooth, and can be so bad you can't sleep. Many people get toothaches when something is wrong with their teeth.

Toothpaste is used with a toothbrush to keep your teeth clean. It is usually mint flavoured, and can contain extra things like calcium and fluoride to keep your teeth strong.
Brushing your teeth with toothpaste keeps your gums healthy, stops your teeth from decaying, makes your breath smell better and keeps your teeth whiter. Toothpaste is not meant to be swallowed, and you should spit it out after you clean your teeth.

A top hat is a tall, stiff hat with a flat top and a small brim. Top hats are most often seen at formal events or during performances.

Topiary is the term for clipping a plant into a shape that it wouldn't normally grow into by itself.
You can clip a plant into the shape of a person, an animal, or just into interesting shapes like the topiary in the picture.

Something is torn if it has been damaged by ripping or tearing it. The mattress in the picture is torn.

Your torso, or trunk is the main part of your body, without your arms, legs and head.
The picture is of a sculpture of a torso.

A tortoise is a name given to a land-dwelling turtle.
Some kinds of tortoise grow very big, and can live for a very long time - well over 100 years.

Tortoiseshell is the name for a pattern that looks like old household items such as combs that were made from the shells of sea tortoises. Modern items with this look are made from swirled plastic.

It is also a cat coat color.

Tossed is the past tense of toss.

Toucans are a family of birds from the semi-tropical areas of the Caribbean, South America, and southern Mexico. They range in size from about 1 foot (30cm) to 2 foot (60cm) long. Toucans have an extremely large bill, which they use for eating fruit.