threonine |
an amino acid found in many proteins that is essential in the diet of humans but not essential in the diet of most animals. |
thresh |
to separate the grain from the chaff of (a cereal such as wheat). [3 definitions] |
thresher |
a person or machine that threshes grain. [2 definitions] |
threshold |
the sill underneath a door; doorway. [3 definitions] |
thresh out |
to discuss vigorously and at length until agreement is reached. |
thresh over |
to discuss vigorously and at length until agreement is reached. |
threw |
past tense of throw. |
thrice |
in three instances; three times. [2 definitions] |
thrift |
prudent management and saving of one's resources, esp. money; frugality. [3 definitions] |
thrift institution |
a financial institution, such as a savings and loan bank or credit union, whose primary function is handling savings accounts. |
thriftless |
lacking thrift; careless with money; improvident; wasteful. |
thriftshop |
a store that sells used or second-hand goods at reduced prices, usu. to raise funds for a charity. |
thrifty |
practicing thrift; economical. [2 definitions] |
thrill |
to cause to feel a sudden, intense excitement, passion, or the like. [8 definitions] |
thriller |
(informal) a suspenseful tale or drama, such as a murder mystery. [2 definitions] |
thrilling |
causing a feeling of sudden, intense excitement. |
thrive |
to progress well or succeed; prosper. [2 definitions] |
thriving |
progressing well; prospering. [2 definitions] |
throat |
the narrow area inside the neck that allows the passage of air to the lungs and the passage of food to the stomach. [5 definitions] |
-throated |
having (such) a throat. |
throatlatch |
a strap that crosses a horse's throat in order to secure a bridle. |