| tongue-tie |
a speech impediment caused by restriction of tongue movement by an abnormally short frenum. [2 definitions] |
| tongue-tied |
unable to speak, as from embarrassment, bewilderment, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| tongue twister |
a word or series of words difficult to pronounce or speak quickly, usu. because of repeated, similar consonant sounds. |
| tonguing |
the use of the tongue to stop the stream of air in playing a wind instrument, in order to articulate notes. |
| tonic |
something that refreshes or restores one's strength or vigor. [6 definitions] |
| tonicity |
the quality or condition of good muscle tone. |
| tonight |
this present or approaching night. [2 definitions] |
| tonka bean |
the fragrant seed of a tropical South American tree, used as a substitute for vanilla and in perfumes and snuff. [2 definitions] |
| tonnage |
the carrying capacity of a ship, esp. a freighter, expressed in tons of weight or volume. [4 definitions] |
| tonneau |
the enclosed rear seating compartment in an early model of automobile, or the entire body of such a model. [2 definitions] |
| to no avail |
without achieving one's purpose; without success. |
| tonometer |
an instrument that measures a sound's pitch, esp. a tuning fork or a set of tuning forks. [3 definitions] |
| tonsil |
either of two masses of spongy tissue that are situated on either side of the throat near the back of the tongue, and that have a disputed function. |
| tonsillectomy |
the surgical removal of the tonsils. |
| tonsillitis |
inflammation of the tonsils. |
| tonsorial |
of or pertaining to barbers or barbering (often used for humorous overstatement). |
| tonsure |
the act of cutting the hair or shaving the head, esp. the crown, or the state resulting therefrom. [3 definitions] |
| tontine |
an annuity or life insurance plan in which subscribers contribute to and share equally in a common fund, with all benefits going to the last survivor or those surviving past a specified time. [2 definitions] |
| tonus |
the slight, continuous tension of relaxed muscles that enables them to respond to stimulation. |
| too |
in addition; as well; also. [4 definitions] |
| took |
past tense of take. |