| tropic bird |
a tropical seabird characterized by white plumage, black markings, and a pair of very long tail feathers. |
| Tropic of Cancer |
an imaginary line around the earth parallel to the equator and about twenty-three degrees north of it, representing the northernmost latitude at which the sun is ever directly overhead. |
| Tropic of Capricorn |
an imaginary line around the earth parallel to the equator and about twenty-three degrees south of it, representing the southernmost latitude at which the sun is ever directly overhead. |
| -tropism |
an organism's attraction to, or repulsion from, a stimulus. |
| tropism |
in biology, the turning or growth of an organ or organism toward or away from an external stimulus such as light, gravity, or nutrients. |
| tropology |
the use of tropes or figurative language in writing. [3 definitions] |
| troposphere |
the innermost layer of the atmosphere, up to six to twelve miles above the earth's surface, in which clouds and other weather conditions occur. |
| troppo |
see "non troppo." |
| -tropy |
the condition of turning or changing in (such) a way or in response to (such) a stimulus; -tropism. |
| trot |
of a quadruped, esp. a horse, to travel briskly by moving the left foreleg forward simultaneously with the right hind leg, and the right foreleg simultaneously with the left hind leg. [6 definitions] |
| trotline |
a strong fishing line, suspended across or fixed within a stream or river, to which short baited lines are attached at intervals. |
| trot out |
(informal) to bring out for an audience's attention or inspection. |
| trotter |
an animal that trots, esp. a horse bred and trained for harness racing. [3 definitions] |
| troubadour |
any wandering musician; minstrel. [2 definitions] |
| trouble |
a state or condition of distress, need, or misfortune. [14 definitions] |
| troubled |
concerned and upset; disturbed. [2 definitions] |
| troublemaker |
one who causes conflict or trouble for others. |
| troubleshoot |
to search for the cause of a problem. |
| troubleshooter |
one who has a talent for resolving disputes, improving weak organizations, or the like, esp. in business and politics. [2 definitions] |
| troublesome |
causing anxiety, worry, or bother. [2 definitions] |
| troubling |
causing one to worry or be upset. |