| trainman |
one of the operating crew on a train, esp. an assistant to the conductor such as the brakeman or flagman. |
| train station |
a place where train tickets are sold and where passengers and goods are let on or off trains. |
| traipse |
(informal) to wander or tramp about with no definite goal or without reaching one. |
| trait |
a distinguishing feature or characteristic, as of one's appearance, personality, or nature. |
| traitor |
one who betrays others, a cause, his or her country, or the like, esp. one who commits treason. |
| traitorous |
having the character or quality of a traitor; treacherous. [2 definitions] |
| trajectory |
the actual or expected path of a moving object, esp. the curve followed by a projectile, missile, or spacecraft in flight. [2 definitions] |
| tram1 |
a small railway, as for hauling loads in a mine, or a car used on such a railway. [4 definitions] |
| tram2 |
a device for gauging and aligning or adjusting parts of a machine; trammel. [2 definitions] |
| tram3 |
heavy thread that is slightly or loosely twisted and is used for the cross threads in weaving fine silk and velvet. |
| trammel |
(usu. pl.) a restraint or impediment to free movement. [6 definitions] |
| tramp |
to walk with forceful, heavy steps. [12 definitions] |
| trample |
to tread heavily, noisily, and with crushing force; stamp (usu. fol. by on, upon, or over). [4 definitions] |
| trampoline |
a sheet of strong canvas stretched on a horizontal frame by springs or elastic cords, used for tumbling and acrobatics. |
| tramp steamer |
a freight ship, having no fixed route, that transports loads to different ports as required. |
| tran- |
across; over; beyond. [2 definitions] |
| trance |
a semiconscious or sleeplike condition during which one's ability to exercise one's own will or control one's movements may be reduced, as in hypnosis or catalepsy. [4 definitions] |
| tranquil |
free from turmoil, disruption, noise, or agitation; calm, steady, or peaceful. |
| tranquilize |
to calm down; relax. |
| tranquilizer |
something that tranquilizes, esp. a drug taken to calm the nerves. |
| tranquillity |
the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity. |