Words that start with T

Ten terrified turtles went traipsing through the turnips in Tennessee.

Tis forTurret

A turret is a small tower that starts partway up a building like a castle, rather than starting at ground level. Turrets were originally part of the defensive structure of a castle but have since become decorative components on more recent buildings.

Tis forTurtle

Scientific name: order: testudines
Turtles can be found in the sea, in lakes and in rivers. Turtles that live on land are called tortoises. Tortoises usually eat plants, and turtles eat either plants or fish and other water creatures. Some kinds of turtle can grow up to two metres long, although most are smaller. Turtles have a hard shell covering their body, and they can hide their head and legs inside it. They can live for over 100 years. The ancestors of turtles and tortoises have been around since before the dinosaurs. Some kinds of small turtles can be kept as pets.
A turtleneck, also called a polo neck or skivvy, is a style of top that has a very high neck. The neck may be so long it is worn folded down. Turtleneck tops usually have long sleeves, but you can also get short-sleeved tops with a turtleneck.

Tis forTusk

A tusk is a large tooth that sticks out of the mouth of some animals. Elephants, walruses and warthogs have tusks. Elephant tusks are used to make ivory.

Tis forTussock

A tussock is a very thick clump or mound of grass, or a grass-like plant.

Tis forTuxedo

A tuxedo is something a man or boy wears to a black tie event, like a formal social occasion or evening out. A tuxedo is usually black, with a white shirt, and often worn with a bow tie rather than an ordinary tie you'd wear with an ordinary suit.

Tis forTweed

Tweed is a rough woolen fabric. It is usually quite thick and warm, and has a distinctive herringbone or check pattern in it. Tweed is usually made in fairly dull colors like grey or brown, and is seen as a very old-fashioned fabric.

Tis forTweet

A tweet is a short, high-pitched noise made by small birds and some baby birds. Another word for tweet is chirp.

Tis forTweezers

Tweezers are a small tool designed to grip things that are too small to grip with your fingers. They are often used for pulling out hairs or splinters.

Tis forTwelve

Twelve is the number after eleven. It is also called a dozen.