Words that start with T

This stone has broken into thirds. This means it has been cut into three equal sized pieces.
See also third.

Thirteen is the number after twelve and before fourteen.

Thirteen is sometimes called a baker's dozen.

Thistles are any plants, usually weeds, that have thorny leaves. Thistles often have thorns all over them, on the stems and flowers too.
The thistle in the picture is the national flower of Scotland, scientific name onopordum acanthium.

Thorns grow on many plants to protect them from animals that want to eat them. Thorns are very sharp and are often hooked so they catch onto your skin and clothes. The thorns in the picture are on a rose bush. Thorny plants are often referred to as briar or brambles.

Thoroughbreds are kind of horse that are bred for speed. They are used mainly as racehorses, but are also used for other kinds of riding.

Thread is a very thin, twisted string or cord used for sewing.

There are three ( 3 ) grapefruit in the picture. If you cut something into three pieces, you get thirds. The number before three is two. The number that comes after three is four.

Threw is the past tense of throw.
A word that sounds the same as threw but is spelled differently is through.

A throne is a very ornate chair for special people. Kings and Queens usually sit on thrones in their castle.

A throttle is a control that regulates how much power an engine produces. In a car, motorcycle, boat, or airplane, the throttle controls the flow of air and fuel into the engine. Opening it makes the engine work harder and move faster. It is usually connected to the accelerator pedal.

Throttle also means to limit, reduce, or slow something.

In many cars, the throttle is connected to the accelerator pedal. When the pedal is pressed, the throttle opens wider, allowing more air into the engine. The word comes from an old English word meaning to choke or restrict, because a throttle partly blocks the flow of air.