totem pole |
a vertical post or column that is carved with totemic figures and usu. painted, formerly erected in front of dwellings by certain coastal Indian peoples of northwestern North America. [2 definitions] |
to the core |
through and through; completely. |
to the fore |
to a position of primacy or prominence. |
to the full |
to the greatest degree. |
to the good |
to the benefit; advantageous. [2 definitions] |
to the hilt |
as much as possible; completely; thoroughly. |
to the letter |
in every detail; precisely. |
to the point |
relevant to the main focus of interest or discussion. |
to the tune of |
(informal) to the amount or extent of; at the cost of. |
totter |
to sway or falter as if about to fall or collapse. [3 definitions] |
toucan |
any of several brightly colored tropical birds with very large bills, found in the Western Hemisphere. |
touch |
to bring one's hand or fingers in contact with (something) in order to feel it. [22 definitions] |
touchable |
combined form of touch. |
touch-and-go |
insecure or uncertain; precarious; risky. |
touchback |
in football, a play in which a team touches the ball down in its own end zone as the result of a pass interception, kick reception, or recovery of the opposing team's fumble. |
touchdown |
in football, the act or an instance of scoring six points by catching or carrying the ball on or behind the opponent's goal line. [3 definitions] |
touché |
used in fencing to indicate a valid hit or touch. [2 definitions] |
touched |
emotionally affected, esp. by the generosity, sensitivity, or kindness of others; moved. [2 definitions] |
touch football |
a variety of football played without protective gear in which the ball carrier is stopped by being touched by an opponent instead of being tackled. |
touchhole |
the vent in early guns and cannons through which the charge was ignited. |
touching |
arousing feelings of sympathy or tenderness; moving. [3 definitions] |