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three-way designed to operate in three ways, esp. as a light bulb or electrical switch that operates on three different wattages.
three-wheeler a vehicle with three wheels, such as a tricycle or some early or experimental cars.
threnody a poem or song of mourning; lamentation; dirge.
threonine an amino acid found in many proteins that is essential in the diet of humans but not essential in the diet of most animals.
thresh to separate the grain from the chaff of (a cereal such as wheat). [3 definitions]
thresher a person or machine that threshes grain. [2 definitions]
threshold the sill underneath a door; doorway. [3 definitions]
thresh out to discuss vigorously and at length until agreement is reached.
thresh over to discuss vigorously and at length until agreement is reached.
threw past tense of throw.
thrice in three instances; three times. [2 definitions]
thrift prudent management and saving of one's resources, esp. money; frugality. [3 definitions]
thrift institution a financial institution, such as a savings and loan bank or credit union, whose primary function is handling savings accounts.
thriftless lacking thrift; careless with money; improvident; wasteful.
thriftshop a store that sells used or second-hand goods at reduced prices, usu. to raise funds for a charity.
thrifty practicing thrift; economical. [2 definitions]
thrill to cause to feel a sudden, intense excitement, passion, or the like. [8 definitions]
thriller (informal) a suspenseful tale or drama, such as a murder mystery. [2 definitions]
thrilling causing a feeling of sudden, intense excitement.
thrive to progress well or succeed; prosper. [2 definitions]
thriving progressing well; prospering. [2 definitions]