T |
abbreviation of "true," in agreement with fact. |
t |
the twentieth letter of the English alphabet. [3 definitions] |
TA |
abbreviation of "teaching assistant." |
Ta |
symbol of the chemical element tantalum. |
tab |
a small, flat projection, such as a loop, strap, or flap, used for pulling, hanging, or opening, or as a means of identifying something. [7 definitions] |
tabard |
formerly, a capelike jacket worn outdoors by peasants. [3 definitions] |
tabby |
a domestic cat with gray striped fur. [3 definitions] |
tabernacle |
a place of worship, esp. a spacious one. [3 definitions] |
tabes dorsalis |
a disease of the nervous system, usu. caused by syphilis and characterized by pain and an increasing loss of voluntary motor control and organ distress. |
tab key |
the tabulator on a typewriter. |
tabla |
a pair of different-sized, small drums that are joined together, used esp. in the music of India. The pitch of these drums can be varied. |
table |
an article of furniture, usu. with a flat, horizontal top and supported by one or more vertical legs. [11 definitions] |
tableau |
an artistically arranged group of actors who remain motionless for a moment on stage, as at the end of a scene. [2 definitions] |
tableau vivant |
living picture (French); a scene, statue, or picture depicted by costumed and posed actors who remain silent and motionless. |
tablecloth |
a cloth used to cover a dining table in order to protect its surface during a meal. |
table d'hôte |
a complete meal offered at a restaurant or hotel with a fixed list of courses and a set price. (Cf. à la carte, prix fixe.) |
table-hop |
(informal) to move from table to table to visit and talk at a party, nightclub, restaurant, or the like. |
tableland |
a level, elevated expanse of land; plateau. |
table linen |
tablecloths, napkins, place mats, and the like. |
table of contents |
a list of items, such as names of chapters or topics, that a book or other written material contains. The list is presented in the order that the items appear in the material and often provides page numbers for easy access to each item. The table of contents is usually found at the beginning of the written material. |
table salt |
edible, refined salt derived from underground deposits, typically used as a flavor enhancer for food. |