stitch: a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing


stob: a short straight stick of wood


stock: the merchandise that a shop has on hand


inventory: the merchandise that a shop has on hand


stock: the handle end of some implements or tools


stock: the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun


gunstock: the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun


stock: lumber used in the construction of something


stockade: fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense


stockcar: boxcar with latticed sides; for transporting livestock


stock car: a racing car with the basic chassis of a commercially available car


stock car: a car kept in dealers' stock for regular sales


stock exchange: an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers


stock market: an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers


securities market: an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers


stockinet: knit used especially for infants' wear and undergarments


stockinette: knit used especially for infants' wear and undergarments


stockinette stitch: knitting stitch having alternate rows of knit stitches and purl stitches, producing a fabric as for stockings


stocking: close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)


stock-in-trade: any equipment constantly used as part of a profession or occupation


stockpot: a pot used for preparing soup stock


stockroom: storeroom for storing goods and supplies used in a business


stock room: storeroom for storing goods and supplies used in a business


stocks: a former instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy timber frame with holes in which the feet (and sometimes the hands) of an offender could be locked


stocks: a frame for constraining an animal while it is receiving veterinary attention or while being shod


stocks: a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction


stock saddle: an ornamented saddle used by cowboys; has a high horn to hold the lariat


Western saddle: an ornamented saddle used by cowboys; has a high horn to hold the lariat


stockyard: enclosed yard where cattle, pigs, horses, or sheep are kept temporarily


stogy: a cheap cigar


stogie: a cheap cigar


stokehold: (nautical) chamber or compartment in which the furnaces of a ship are stoked or fired


stokehole: (nautical) chamber or compartment in which the furnaces of a ship are stoked or fired


fireroom: (nautical) chamber or compartment in which the furnaces of a ship are stoked or fired


stoker: a mechanical device for stoking a furnace


stole: a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women


stomacher: garment consisting of a V-shaped panel of stiff material worn over the chest and stomach in the 16th century


stomach pump: a suction pump used to remove the contents of the stomach


stone: building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose


stone wall: a fence built of rough stones; used to separate fields


stoneware: ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous


stonework: masonry done with stone


stool: a simple seat without a back or arms


stool pigeon: a dummy pigeon used to decoy others


stoop: small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house


stoep: small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house


stop: (music) a knob on an organ that is pulled to change the sound quality from the organ pipes


stop bath: an acid bath used to stop the action of a developer


short-stop: an acid bath used to stop the action of a developer


short-stop bath: an acid bath used to stop the action of a developer


stopcock: faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid


cock: faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid


turncock: faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid


stopper: (bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit


stopper knot: a knot that prevents a rope from passing through a hole


stopwatch: a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race)


stop watch: a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race)


storage battery: a voltaic battery that stores electric charge


accumulator: a voltaic battery that stores electric charge


storage cell: a cell that can be recharged


secondary cell: a cell that can be recharged


storage ring: container consisting of a set of magnets set in a doughnut-shaped ring around which charged particles from an accelerator can be kept circulating until they are used


storage space: the area in any structure that provides space for storage


storehouse: a depository for goods


depot: a depository for goods


entrepot: a depository for goods


storage: a depository for goods


store: a depository for goods


storeroom: a room in which things are stored


storage room: a room in which things are stored


stowage: a room in which things are stored


storm cellar: an underground shelter where you can go until a storm passes


cyclone cellar: an underground shelter where you can go until a storm passes


tornado cellar: an underground shelter where you can go until a storm passes


storm door: an extra outer door for protection against severe weather or winter


storm window: a window outside an ordinary window to protect against severe weather or winter


storm sash: a window outside an ordinary window to protect against severe weather or winter


stoup: basin for holy water


stoop: basin for holy water


stoup: an archaic drinking vessel


stove: any heating apparatus


stove: a kitchen appliance used for cooking food


kitchen stove: a kitchen appliance used for cooking food


range: a kitchen appliance used for cooking food


kitchen range: a kitchen appliance used for cooking food


cooking stove: a kitchen appliance used for cooking food


stove bolt: a small machine bolt


stovepipe: chimney consisting of a metal pipe of large diameter that is used to connect a stove to a flue


stovepipe iron: plate iron that is thinner than tank iron


Stradavarius: a violin made by Antonio Stradivari or a member of his family


Strad: a violin made by Antonio Stradivari or a member of his family


straightaway: a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse


straight: a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse


straight chair: a straight-backed chair without arms


side chair: a straight-backed chair without arms


straightedge: hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness)


straightener: a device for straightening


straight flute: a rock drill with flutes that are straight


straight-fluted drill: a rock drill with flutes that are straight


straight pin: pin consisting of a short straight stiff piece of wire with a pointed end; used to fasten pieces of cloth or paper together


straight razor: a razor with a straight cutting edge enclosed in a case that forms a handle when the razor is opened for use


strainer: a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through


strain gauge: a gauge for measuring strain in a surface


strain gage: a gauge for measuring strain in a surface


straitjacket: a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person


straightjacket: a garment similar to a jacket that is used to bind the arms tightly against the body as a means of restraining a violent person


strand: line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable


strap: whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging


strap: an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position


strap: a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag


shoulder strap: a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag


strap: hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it


strap hinge: a hinge with two long straps; one strap is fastened to the surface of a moving part (e.g., a door or lid) and the other is fastened to the adjacent stationary frame


joint hinge: a hinge with two long straps; one strap is fastened to the surface of a moving part (e.g., a door or lid) and the other is fastened to the adjacent stationary frame


strapless: a woman's garment that exposes the shoulders and has no shoulder straps


straw: a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth


drinking straw: a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth


streamer fly: an artificial fly that has wings extending back beyond the crook of the fishhook


streamliner: a streamlined train


street: a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings


street: the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel


streetcar: a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity


tram: a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity


tramcar: a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity


trolley: a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity


trolley car: a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity


street clothes: ordinary clothing suitable for public appearances (as opposed to costumes or sports apparel or work clothes etc.)


streetlight: a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street


street lamp: a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street


strengthener: a device designed to provide additional strength


reinforcement: a device designed to provide additional strength


streptomycin: an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis


streptothricin: a basic antibiotic derived from a soil actinomycete


stretch: a straightaway section of a racetrack


stretcher: a litter for transporting people who are ill or wounded or dead; usually consists of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles


stretcher: a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it


stretcher: a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting


stretch pants: trousers made of a stretchy fabric


strickle: a tool used in a foundry to shape a mold in sand


strickle: a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure


strickle: an implement for sharpening scythes


striker: the part of a mechanical device that strikes something


string: a lightweight cord


twine: a lightweight cord


string: a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed


string: a collection of objects threaded on a single strand


stringed instrument: a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound


stringer: a long horizontal timber to connect uprights


stringer: brace consisting of a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull


string tie: a very narrow necktie usually tied in a bow


strip: artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material


slip: artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material


strip: thin piece of wood or metal


strip lighting: light consisting of long tubes (instead of bulbs) that provide the illumination


strip mall: a mercantile establishment consisting of a row of various stores and business and restaurants along a road or busy street; usually opening on a parking lot


strip mine: an open mine (usually for coal) where the seams run close to the surface


stripper well: an oil well whose production has declined to less than ten barrels a day


stripper: an oil well whose production has declined to less than ten barrels a day


stroboscope: scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary


strobe: scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary


strobe light: scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary


strongbox: a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked


deedbox: a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked


stronghold: a strongly fortified defensive structure


fastness: a strongly fortified defensive structure


strongroom: a burglarproof and fireproof room in which valuables are kept


strop: a leather strap used to sharpen razors


structural member: support that is a constituent part of any structure or building


structure: a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts


construction: a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts


strut: brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression


stub nail: a short thick nail


stud: ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)


rivet: ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)


student center: a center for student activities at a college or university


student lamp: a reading lamp with a flexible neck; used on a desk


student union: a building on a college campus dedicated to social and organizational activities of the student body


stud farm: a farm where horses are bred


stud finder: a small permanent magnet in a metal container; when the magnet clicks against the container it indicates that the magnet is directly over an iron nail that holds the wallboard to a stud


studio: workplace for the teaching or practice of an art


studio: workplace consisting of a room or building where movies or television shows or radio programs are produced and recorded


studio apartment: an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen


studio: an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen


studio couch: convertible consisting of an upholstered couch that can be converted into a double bed


day bed: convertible consisting of an upholstered couch that can be converted into a double bed


study: a room used for reading and writing and studying


study hall: a classroom reserved for study


stuff: miscellaneous unspecified objects


stuffing: padding put in mattresses and cushions and upholstered furniture


stuffing box: a small chamber in which packing is compressed around a reciprocating shaft or piston to form a seal


packing box: a small chamber in which packing is compressed around a reciprocating shaft or piston to form a seal


stuffing nut: a nut used to tighten a stuffing box


packing nut: a nut used to tighten a stuffing box


stumbling block: any obstacle or impediment


stump: (cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket


stun gun: a weapon designed to disable a victim temporarily by delivering a nonlethal high-voltage electric shock


stun baton: a weapon designed to disable a victim temporarily by delivering a nonlethal high-voltage electric shock


stupa: a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists


tope: a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists


sty: a pen for swine


pigsty: a pen for swine


pigpen: a pen for swine


stylus: a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving


style: a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving


stylus: a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player


sub-assembly: a unit assembled separately but designed to fit with other units in a manufactured product


subbase: the lowest molding of an architectural base or of a baseboard


subcompact: a car smaller than a compact car


subcompact car: a car smaller than a compact car


subject: something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation


content: something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation


depicted object: something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation


submachine gun: machine gun that is a portable automatic firearm


submarine: a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes


pigboat: a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes


sub: a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes


U-boat: a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes


submarine torpedo: a torpedo designed to be launched from a submarine


submersible: a warship designed to operate under water


submersible warship: a warship designed to operate under water


submersible: an apparatus intended for use under water


subsection: a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided


subdivision: a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided


substation: a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network


subtilin: a polypeptide antibiotic (similar to bacitracin) obtained from a soil bacterium


subtracter: a machine that subtracts numbers


subway station: a terminal where subways load and unload passengers


subway token: a token that is used to pay for entry to the subway system


subway train: a train that runs in a subway system


subwoofer: a loudspeaker that is designed to reproduce very low bass frequencies


succinylcholine: a muscle relaxant for striated muscle that is used as an adjunct to anesthesia during certain surgical procedures


sucralfate: medicine consisting of a tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it


Carafate: medicine consisting of a tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it


suction cup: a cup-shaped device (made of rubber, glass, or plastic) that produces a partial vacuum; used to adhere or draw something to a surface


suction pump: a pump for raising fluids by suction


sudatorium: a bathhouse for hot air baths or steam baths


sudatory: a bathhouse for hot air baths or steam baths


sudorific: a medicine that causes or increases sweating


sudatory: a medicine that causes or increases sweating


suede cloth: a fabric made to resemble suede leather


suede: a fabric made to resemble suede leather


sugar bowl: a dish in which sugar is served


sugar refinery: a refinery for sugar


sugar spoon: a spoon for serving sugar; often made in the shape of a seashell


sugar shell: a spoon for serving sugar; often made in the shape of a seashell


suit: a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color


suit of clothes: a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color


suit: playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color


suite: apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)


rooms: apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)


suiting: a fabric used for suits


sulfacetamide: a topical sulfonamide (trade name Sulamyd) used to treat eye infections


Sulamyd: a topical sulfonamide (trade name Sulamyd) used to treat eye infections


sulfadiazine: a sulfa drug used in treating meningitis and pneumonia and other infections


sulfa drug: antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA


sulfa: antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA


sulpha: antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA


sulfonamide: antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA


sulfamethazine: a sulfa drug used like sulfadiazine and also in veterinary medicine


sulfamezathine: a sulfa drug used like sulfadiazine and also in veterinary medicine


sulfamethoxazole: a sulfonamide (trade name Gantanol) used to treat infections (especially infections of the urinary tract)


Gantanol: a sulfonamide (trade name Gantanol) used to treat infections (especially infections of the urinary tract)


sulfanilamide: a white odorless crystalline sulfa drug; the parent compound of most of the sulfa drugs


sulfapyridine: sulfa drug derived from pyridine and sulfanilamide


sulfisoxazole: a sulfonamide (trade name Gantrisin) used to treat infections of the urinary tract


Gantrisin: a sulfonamide (trade name Gantrisin) used to treat infections of the urinary tract


sulfonylurea: antidiabetic consisting of any of several drugs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood; used to treat diabetes mellitus


sulindac: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Clinoril)


Clinoril: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Clinoril)


sulky: a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person; drawn by one horse


sulphur mine: a mine where sulphur is dug from the ground


sulfur mine: a mine where sulphur is dug from the ground


sum: the whole amount


total: the whole amount


totality: the whole amount


aggregate: the whole amount


summer house: a country house (usually located in the country) that provides a cool place to live in the summer


sumo ring: the circular ring in which Sumo wrestlers compete


sump: a well or other hole in which water has collected


sump: an oil reservoir in an internal combustion engine


sump pump: a suction pump for removing liquid from a sump


sunbonnet: a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women


sunburst: a jeweled brooch with a pattern resembling the sun


sunburst: a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it


sunburst pleat: knife pleat cut on the bias to produce a flared effect


sunray pleat: knife pleat cut on the bias to produce a flared effect


Sunday best: the best attire you have which is worn to church on Sunday


Sunday clothes: the best attire you have which is worn to church on Sunday


sun deck: an unroofed deck


sundial: timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial


sundress: a light loose sleeveless summer dress with a wide neckline and thin shoulder straps that expose the arms and shoulders


sundries: miscellaneous objects too numerous or too small to be specified


sun gear: the central gear in an epicyclic train


sunglass: a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire


sunglasses: spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun


dark glasses: spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun


shades: spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun


sunken garden: a garden set below the level of the ground surrounding it


sunk fence: a ditch with one side being a retaining wall; used to divide lands without defacing the landscape


ha-ha: a ditch with one side being a retaining wall; used to divide lands without defacing the landscape


haw-haw: a ditch with one side being a retaining wall; used to divide lands without defacing the landscape


sunhat: a hat with a broad brim that protects the face from direct exposure to the sun


sun hat: a hat with a broad brim that protects the face from direct exposure to the sun


sunlamp: a mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments


sun lamp: a mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments


sunray lamp: a mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments


sun-ray lamp: a mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments


sun parlor: a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun


sun parlour: a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun


sun porch: a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun


sunporch: a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun


sunroom: a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun


sun lounge: a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun


solarium: a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun


sunroof: an automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel


sunshine-roof: an automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel


sunscreen: a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn


sunblock: a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn


sun blocker: a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn


sunsuit: a child's garment consisting of a brief top and shorts


suntrap: a terrace or garden oriented to take advantage of the sun while protected from cold winds


solar trap: a terrace or garden oriented to take advantage of the sun while protected from cold winds


sun visor: a shade (sometimes of green mica) affixed above the windshield of an automobile


supercharger: compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine


supercomputer: a mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time


superconducting supercollider: a collider that operates at very low temperatures


superficies: outer surface of an area or a body


superhighway: an extensive electronic network (such as the internet) used for the rapid transfer of sound and video and graphics in digital form


information superhighway: an extensive electronic network (such as the internet) used for the rapid transfer of sound and video and graphics in digital form


supermarket: a large self-service grocery store selling groceries and dairy products and household goods


superstructure: structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck


supertanker: the largest class of oil tankers


supper club: usually a small luxurious nightclub


supplejack: walking stick made from the wood of an American tropical vine


supply chamber: a mechanical device for holding something and supplying it as needed


supply closet: a closet for storing supplies


support: any device that bears the weight of another thing


support: supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation


support column: a column that supports a heavy weight


support hose: elasticized stocking intended to reduce pressure on the veins of the leg (as in case of varicose veins)


support stocking: elasticized stocking intended to reduce pressure on the veins of the leg (as in case of varicose veins)


supporting structure: a structure that serves to support something


supporting tower: a tower that serves to support something


suppository: a small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts


suppressant: a drug that suppresses appetite


appetite suppressant: a drug that suppresses appetite


suppressor: an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents


suppresser: an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents


surbase: the molding or border above the base of a structure (a pedestal or podium or wall)


surcoat: a tunic worn over a knight's armor


surface: the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary


surface gauge: gauge consisting of a scriber mounted on an adjustable stand; used to test the accuracy of plane surfaces


surface gage: gauge consisting of a scriber mounted on an adjustable stand; used to test the accuracy of plane surfaces


scribing block: gauge consisting of a scriber mounted on an adjustable stand; used to test the accuracy of plane surfaces


surface lift: a ski tow that pulls skiers up a slope without lifting them off the ground


surface search radar: a naval radar to search for surface targets


surface ship: a warship that operates on the surface of the water


surface-to-air missile: a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target


SAM: a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target


surface-to-air missile system: the shipboard system that fires missiles at aircraft


surfboard: a narrow buoyant board for riding surf


surfboat: a boat that can be launched or landed in heavy surf


surcoat: a loose outer coat usually of rich material


surgeon's knot: any of several knots used in tying stitches or ligatures


surgery: a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted


surge suppressor: electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current


surge protector: electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current


spike suppressor: electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current


spike arrester: electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current


lightning arrester: electrical device inserted in a power line to protect equipment from sudden fluctuations in current


surgical dressing: a loosely woven cotton dressing for incisions made during surgery


surgical instrument: a medical instrument used in surgery


surgical knife: a very sharp knife used in surgery


surplice: a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves


surrey: a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats


surtout: a man's overcoat in the style of a frock coat


surveillance system: a closed-circuit television system used to maintain close observation of a person or group


surveying instrument: an instrument used by surveyors


surveyor's instrument: an instrument used by surveyors


surveyor's level: surveying instrument consisting basically of a small telescope with an attached spirit level rotating around a vertical axis; for measuring relative heights of land


sushi bar: a bar where sushi is served


suspension: a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle


suspension system: a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle


suspension bridge: a bridge that has a roadway supported by cables that are anchored at both ends


suspensory: a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast)


suspensory bandage: a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast)


sustaining pedal: a pedal on a piano that lifts the dampers from the strings and so allows them to continue vibrating


loud pedal: a pedal on a piano that lifts the dampers from the strings and so allows them to continue vibrating


suture: thread of catgut or silk or wire used by surgeons to stitch tissues together


suture: a seam used in surgery


surgical seam: a seam used in surgery


swab: cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors


swob: cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors


mop: cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors


swab: implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion


swaddling clothes: a garment (a gown or narrow strips of cloth) for an infant


swaddling bands: a garment (a gown or narrow strips of cloth) for an infant


swag: a bundle containing the personal belongings of a swagman


swage block: an iron block cut with holes and grooves to assist in cold working metal


swagger stick: a short cane or stick covered with leather and carried by army officers


swallow-tailed coat: a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back


swallowtail: a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back


morning coat: a man's full-dress jacket with two long tapering tails at the back


swamp buggy: an amphibious vehicle typically having four-wheel drive and a raised body


marsh buggy: an amphibious vehicle typically having four-wheel drive and a raised body


swan's down: soft woolen fabric used especially for baby clothes


swatch: a sample piece of cloth


swathe: an enveloping bandage


wrapping: an enveloping bandage


swathing: cloth coverings wrapped around something (as a wound or a baby)


swatter: an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects


flyswatter: an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects


flyswat: an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects


sweat bag: a porous bag (usually of canvas) that holds water and cools it by evaporation


sweatband: a band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat


sweatband: a band of material tied around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat


sweatbox: a device that causes tobacco leaves or fruit or hides to sweat


sweatbox: small or narrow cell


sweater: a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body


jumper: a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body


sweat pants: loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes


sweatpants: loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes


sweatshirt: cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity


sweatshop: factory where workers do piecework for poor pay and are prevented from forming unions; common in the clothing industry


sweat suit: garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt


sweatsuit: garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt


sweats: garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt


workout suit: garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt


sweep: a long oar used in an open boat


sweep oar: a long oar used in an open boat


sweep hand: a second hand that is mounted on the same center as the hour and minute hand and is read on the minutes


sweep-second: a second hand that is mounted on the same center as the hour and minute hand and is read on the minutes


swimming pool: pool that provides a facility for swimming


swimming bath: pool that provides a facility for swimming


natatorium: pool that provides a facility for swimming


swimming trunks: swimsuit worn by men while swimming


bathing trunks: swimsuit worn by men while swimming


swimsuit: tight fitting garment worn for swimming


swimwear: tight fitting garment worn for swimming


bathing suit: tight fitting garment worn for swimming


swimming costume: tight fitting garment worn for swimming


bathing costume: tight fitting garment worn for swimming


swing: mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth


swing door: a door that swings on a double hinge; opens in either direction


swinging door: a door that swings on a double hinge; opens in either direction


switch: a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment


switch: control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit


electric switch: control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit


electrical switch: control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit


switch: railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock


switch: hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure


switchblade: a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button


switchblade knife: a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button


flick-knife: a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button


flick knife: a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button


switchboard: telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords


patchboard: telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords


plugboard: telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords


switch engine: a locomotive for switching rolling stock in a railroad yard


donkey engine: a locomotive for switching rolling stock in a railroad yard


swivel: a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin


swivel chair: a chair that swivels on its base


swizzle stick: a small stick used to stir mixed drinks


sword: a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard


blade: a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard


brand: a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard


steel: a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard


sword cane: a cane concealing a sword or dagger


sword stick: a cane concealing a sword or dagger


sword knot: an ornamental tassel on the hilt of a sword


S wrench: a wrench with an S-shaped handle


Sydney Harbor Bridge: a steel arch bridge in Sydney, Australia


synagogue: (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation


temple: (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation


tabernacle: (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation


synchrocyclotron: cyclotron that achieves relativistic velocities by modulating the frequency of the accelerating electric field


synchroflash: a device used in photography to synchronize the peak of a flash with the opening of the camera shutter


synchromesh: an automotive system for shifting gears in which the gears revolve at the same speed and so shift smoothly


synchronous converter: electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa


rotary: electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa


rotary converter: electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa


synchronous motor: electric motor in which the speed of rotation is proportional to the frequency of the A.C. power


synchrotron: cyclotron in which the electric field is maintained at a constant frequency


synchroscope: an instrument that indicates whether two periodic motions are synchronous (especially an instrument that enables a pilot to synchronize the propellers of a plane that has two or more engines)


synchronoscope: an instrument that indicates whether two periodic motions are synchronous (especially an instrument that enables a pilot to synchronize the propellers of a plane that has two or more engines)


synchronizer: an instrument that indicates whether two periodic motions are synchronous (especially an instrument that enables a pilot to synchronize the propellers of a plane that has two or more engines)


synchroniser: an instrument that indicates whether two periodic motions are synchronous (especially an instrument that enables a pilot to synchronize the propellers of a plane that has two or more engines)


synergist: a drug that augments the activity of another drug


synthesizer: (music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instruments


synthesiser: (music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instruments


synthetism: a genre of French painting characterized by bright flat shapes and symbolic treatments of abstract ideas


syringe: a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids


system: instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity


system clock: an electronic device in a computer that issues a steady high-frequency signal that synchronizes all the internal components


system clock: a time-of-day clock in a computer system


tab: a short strip of material attached to or projecting from something in order to facilitate opening or identifying or handling it


tabard: a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald


Tabernacle: (Judaism) a portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant on their exodus


Tabernacle: the Mormon temple


Mormon Tabernacle: the Mormon temple


tabi: a sock with a separation for the big toe; worn with thong sandals by the Japanese


tabis: a sock with a separation for the big toe; worn with thong sandals by the Japanese


tab key: the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation


tab: the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation


table: a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs


table: a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it


tablecloth: a covering spread over a dining table


tablefork: a fork for eating at a dining table


table knife: a knife used for eating at dining table


table lamp: a lamp that sits on a table


table linen: linens for the dining table


napery: linens for the dining table


table mat: a pad for use under a hot dish to protect a table


hot pad: a pad for use under a hot dish to protect a table


table saw: a circular saw mounted under a table or bench so that the blade of the saw projects up through a slot


tablespoon: a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving


tablet: a small flat compressed cake of some substance


tablet: a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription


tablet-armed chair: a chair with an arm that has been widened for writing


table-tennis table: a table used for playing table tennis


ping-pong table: a table used for playing table tennis


pingpong table: a table used for playing table tennis


table-tennis racquet: paddle used to play table tennis


table-tennis bat: paddle used to play table tennis


pingpong paddle: paddle used to play table tennis


tabletop: the top horizontal work surface of a table


tableware: articles for use at the table (dishes and silverware and glassware)


tabor: a small drum with one head of soft calfskin


tabour: a small drum with one head of soft calfskin


taboret: a low stool in the shape of a drum


tabouret: a low stool in the shape of a drum


tachistoscope: scientific instrument used by psychologists; presents visual stimuli for brief exposures


t-scope: scientific instrument used by psychologists; presents visual stimuli for brief exposures


tachograph: a tachometer that produces a graphical record of its readings; used to record the speed and duration of trips in a motor vehicle


tachometer: measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation


tach: measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation


tachymeter: a theodolite designed for rapid measurements


tacheometer: a theodolite designed for rapid measurements


tack: a short nail with a sharp point and a large head


tack hammer: a light hammer that is used to drive tacks


Tacoma Narrows Bridge: a suspension bridge across Puget Sound at Tacoma


tadalafil: virility drug (trade name Cialis) used to treat erectile dysfunction in men


Cialis: virility drug (trade name Cialis) used to treat erectile dysfunction in men


taenia: a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband


tenia: a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband


fillet: a narrow headband or strip of ribbon worn as a headband


taffeta: a crisp smooth lustrous fabric


taffrail: the railing around the stern of a ship


tail: the rear part of an aircraft


tail assembly: the rear part of an aircraft


empennage: the rear part of an aircraft


tail: (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head


tail fin: one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile


tailfin: one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile


fin: one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile


tailgate: a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading


tailboard: a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading


tail gate: a gate downstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the lower end


taillight: lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle


tail lamp: lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle


rear light: lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle


rear lamp: lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle


tailor-made: custom-made clothing


tailor's chalk: chalk used by tailors to make temporary marks on cloth


tailor's tack: a loose, looped, sewing stitch used to transfer marking for darts, etc., from a pattern to material


tailpiece: appendage added to extend the length of something


tailpipe: a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a car


tailrace: a watercourse that carries water away from a mill or water wheel or turbine


tail rotor: rotor consisting of a rotating airfoil on the tail of a single-rotor helicopter; keeps the helicopter from spinning in the direction opposite to the rotation of the main rotor


anti-torque rotor: rotor consisting of a rotating airfoil on the tail of a single-rotor helicopter; keeps the helicopter from spinning in the direction opposite to the rotation of the main rotor


tailstock: support consisting of the movable part of a lathe that slides along the bed in alignment with the headstock and is locked into position to support the free end of the workpiece


Taj Mahal: beautiful mausoleum at Agra built by the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan (completed in 1649) in memory of his favorite wife


take-up: any of various devices for reducing slack (as in a sewing machine) or taking up motion (as in a loom)


talaria: a winged sandal (as worn by Hermes in Graeco-Roman art)


talcum: a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture


talcum powder: a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture


talking book: sound recording of someone reading a book; frequently used by blind people


tam: a woolen cap of Scottish origin


tam-o'-shanter: a woolen cap of Scottish origin


tammy: a woolen cap of Scottish origin


tambour: a drum


tambour: a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering


embroidery frame: a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering


embroidery hoop: a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering


tambourine: a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides


tammy: plain-woven (often glazed) fabric of wool or wool and cotton used especially formerly for linings and garments and curtains


tamp: a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)


tamper: a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)


tamping bar: a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)


Tampax: tampon used to absorb menstrual flow


tampion: plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture


tompion: plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture


tampon: plug of cotton or other absorbent material; inserted into wound or body cavity to absorb exuded fluids (especially blood)


tandem trailer: trucking rig with two trailers in tandem


tandoor: a clay oven used in northern India and Pakistan


tangram: a Chinese puzzle consisting of a square divided into seven pieces that must be arranged to match particular designs


tank: a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids


storage tank: a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids


tank: an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads


army tank: an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads


armored combat vehicle: an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads


armoured combat vehicle: an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads


tanka: a Tibetan religious painting on fabric


tankard: large drinking vessel with one handle


tank car: a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk


tank: a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk


tank circuit: an oscillatory circuit


tank destroyer: an armored vehicle equipped with an antitank gun and capable of high speeds


tank engine: a locomotive that carries its own fuel and water; no tender is needed


tank locomotive: a locomotive that carries its own fuel and water; no tender is needed


tanker plane: an airplane constructed to transport chemicals that can be dropped in order to fight a forest fire


tank furnace: furnace into one end of which a batch of measured raw materials is shoveled and from the other end molten glass is obtained


tank iron: plate iron that is thinner than boilerplate but thicker than sheet iron or stovepipe iron


tank shell: a shell fired by the cannon on a tank


tank top: a tight-fitting sleeveless shirt with wide shoulder straps and low neck and no front opening; often worn over a shirt or blouse


tannery: workplace where skins and hides are tanned


tannoy: a loudspeaker


tap: a plug for a bunghole in a cask


spigot: a plug for a bunghole in a cask


tap: a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads


tap: a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)


tapa: a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark


tappa: a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark


tape: a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening


tape: a recording made on magnetic tape


tape recording: a recording made on magnetic tape


taping: a recording made on magnetic tape


tape: measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths


tapeline: measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths


tape measure: measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths


tape cartridge: a cartridge containing magnetic tape; for use with audio or video recorders or computer systems


tape deck: electronic equipment for making or playing magnetic tapes (but without amplifiers or speakers); a component in an audio system


tape drive: a mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder


tape transport: a mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder


transport: a mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder


tape player: electronic equipment for playing back magnetic tapes


tape recorder: a magnetic recorder using magnetic tape


tape machine: a magnetic recorder using magnetic tape


taper file: a file with converging edges


tapestry: a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs


arras: a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs


tapestry: a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery


tapis: a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery


Tappan Zee Bridge: a cantilever bridge across the Hudson River


tappet: a lever that is moved in order to tap something else


tap wrench: a wrench for turning a tap to create an internal screw thread


tare: (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals


target: sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at


butt: sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at


target acquisition system: a shipboard system for the detection and identification and location of a target with enough detail to permit effective weapon employment


tarmacadam: a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar


tarmac: a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar


macadam: a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar


tarot card: any of a set of (usually 72) cards that include 22 cards representing virtues and vices and death and fortune etc.; used by fortunetellers


tarot: any of a set of (usually 72) cards that include 22 cards representing virtues and vices and death and fortune etc.; used by fortunetellers


tarpaulin: waterproofed canvas


tarp: waterproofed canvas


tartan: a cloth having a crisscross design


plaid: a cloth having a crisscross design


tassel: adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end


tasset: one of two pieces of armor plate hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs


tasse: one of two pieces of armor plate hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs


tatting: needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle


tattoo: a design on the skin made by tattooing


tau cross: cross resembling the Greek letter tau


St. Anthony's cross: cross resembling the Greek letter tau


tavern: a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks


tap house: a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks


taw: a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles


shooter: a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles


tawse: a leather strap for punishing children


taximeter: a meter in a taxi that registers the fare (based on the length of the ride)


taxiway: a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport


taxi strip: a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport


T-bar lift: a surface lift where riders hold a bar and are pulled up the hill on their skis


T-bar: a surface lift where riders hold a bar and are pulled up the hill on their skis


Alpine lift: a surface lift where riders hold a bar and are pulled up the hill on their skis


tea bag: small paper bag holding a measure of tea


tea ball: a kitchen utensil consisting of a perforated metal ball for making tea


tea cart: serving cart for serving tea or light refreshments


teacart: serving cart for serving tea or light refreshments


tea trolley: serving cart for serving tea or light refreshments


tea wagon: serving cart for serving tea or light refreshments


tea chest: chest for storing or transporting tea


teaching aid: materials and equipment used in teaching


tea cloth: a small tablecloth


teacup: a cup from which tea is drunk


tea garden: a public garden where tea is served


tea gown: a long loose-fitting gown formerly popular for wear at afternoon tea


teakettle: kettle for boiling water to make tea


tea maker: a covered spoon with perforations


tea napkin: a small napkin used when tea is served


teapot: pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle


teaser: a device for teasing wool


tea service: a set of china or silverware for serving tea


tea set: a set of china or silverware for serving tea


teashop: a restaurant where tea and light meals are available


teahouse: a restaurant where tea and light meals are available


tearoom: a restaurant where tea and light meals are available


tea parlor: a restaurant where tea and light meals are available


tea parlour: a restaurant where tea and light meals are available


teaspoon: a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram


tea-strainer: a device to keep back tea leaves when pouring a cup of tea


tea table: a small table for serving afternoon tea


tea tray: a tray that accommodates a tea service


tea urn: an urn in which tea is brewed and from which it is served


technical: a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it


teddy: plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)


teddy bear: plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)


tee: a short peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground


golf tee: a short peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground


tee: support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff


football tee: support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff


tee hinge: a hinge that looks like the letter T when it is opened; similar to a strap hinge except that one strap has been replaced by half of a butt hinge that can be mortised flush into the stationary frame


T hinge: a hinge that looks like the letter T when it is opened; similar to a strap hinge except that one strap has been replaced by half of a butt hinge that can be mortised flush into the stationary frame


telecom hotel: a building that houses telecommunications equipment


telco building: a building that houses telecommunications equipment


telecommunication system: a communication system for communicating at a distance


telecom system: a communication system for communicating at a distance


telecommunication equipment: a communication system for communicating at a distance


telecom equipment: a communication system for communicating at a distance


telegraph: apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)


telegraphy: apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)


telegraph key: key consisting of a lever that sends a telegraph signal when it is depressed and the circuit is closed


telemeter: any scientific instrument for observing events at a distance and transmitting the information back to the observer


telephone: electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds


phone: electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds


telephone set: electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds


telephone bell: electric bell that rings to signal a call


telephone booth: booth for using a telephone


phone booth: booth for using a telephone


call box: booth for using a telephone


telephone box: booth for using a telephone


telephone kiosk: booth for using a telephone


telephone cord: the telephone wire that connects to the handset


phone cord: the telephone wire that connects to the handset


telephone jack: a jack for plugging in a telephone


phone jack: a jack for plugging in a telephone


telephone line: a telephone connection


phone line: a telephone connection


telephone circuit: a telephone connection


subscriber line: a telephone connection


line: a telephone connection


telephone plug: a plug for connecting a telephone


phone plug: a plug for connecting a telephone


telephone pole: tall pole supporting telephone wires


telegraph pole: tall pole supporting telephone wires


telegraph post: tall pole supporting telephone wires


telephone receiver: earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds


receiver: earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds


telephone system: a communication system that transmits sound between distant points


phone system: a communication system that transmits sound between distant points


telephone wire: the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals


telephone line: the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals


telegraph wire: the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals


telegraph line: the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals


telephotograph: a photograph made with a telephoto lens


telephoto: a photograph made with a telephoto lens


telephotograph: a photograph transmitted and reproduced over a distance


telephoto lens: a camera lens that magnifies the image


zoom lens: a camera lens that magnifies the image


Teleprompter: a prompter for television performers


telescope: a magnifier of images of distant objects


scope: a magnifier of images of distant objects


telescopic sight: gunsight consisting of a telescope on a firearm for use as a sight


telescope sight: gunsight consisting of a telescope on a firearm for use as a sight


telethermometer: a thermometer that registers the temperature at some distant point


teletypewriter: a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter


teleprinter: a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter


teletype machine: a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter


telex: a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter


telex machine: a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter


television: a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points


television system: a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points


television antenna: an omnidirectional antenna tuned to the broadcast frequencies assigned to television


tv-antenna: an omnidirectional antenna tuned to the broadcast frequencies assigned to television


television camera: television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam


tv camera: television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam


camera: television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam


television-camera tube: a tube that rapidly scans an optical image and converts it into electronic signals


television pickup tube: a tube that rapidly scans an optical image and converts it into electronic signals


television equipment: electronic equipment that broadcasts or receives electromagnetic waves representing images and sound


video equipment: electronic equipment that broadcasts or receives electromagnetic waves representing images and sound


television monitor: monitor used in a studio for monitoring the program being broadcast


tv monitor: monitor used in a studio for monitoring the program being broadcast


television receiver: an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen


television: an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen


television set: an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen


tv: an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen


tv set: an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen


idiot box: an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen


boob tube: an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen


telly: an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen


goggle box: an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen


television room: a room set aside for viewing television


tv room: a room set aside for viewing television


television station: station for the production and transmission of television broadcasts


TV station: station for the production and transmission of television broadcasts


television transmitter: transmitter that is part of a television system


telpher: one of the conveyances (or cars) in a telpherage


telfer: one of the conveyances (or cars) in a telpherage


telpherage: a transportation system in which cars (telphers) are suspended from cables and operated on electricity


telferage: a transportation system in which cars (telphers) are suspended from cables and operated on electricity


temazepam: a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night


Restoril: a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night


tempera: pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk


poster paint: pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk


poster color: pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk


poster colour: pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk


temple: place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity


temple: an edifice devoted to special or exalted purposes


Temple of Apollo: (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous


Oracle of Apollo: (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous


Delphic oracle: (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous


oracle of Delphi: (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous


Temple of Artemis: a large temple at Ephesus that was said to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world


Temple of Jerusalem: any of three successive temples in Jerusalem that served as the primary center for Jewish worship; the first temple contained the Ark of the Covenant and was built by Solomon in the 10th century BC and destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BC; the second was built in 515 BC and the third was an enlargement by Herod the Great in 20 BC that was destroyed by the Romans during a Jewish revolt in AD 70; all that remains is the Wailing Wall


Temple of Solomon: any of three successive temples in Jerusalem that served as the primary center for Jewish worship; the first temple contained the Ark of the Covenant and was built by Solomon in the 10th century BC and destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BC; the second was built in 515 BC and the third was an enlargement by Herod the Great in 20 BC that was destroyed by the Romans during a Jewish revolt in AD 70; all that remains is the Wailing Wall


temporary hookup: a connection intended to be used for a limited time


patch: a connection intended to be used for a limited time


tender: ship that usually provides supplies to other ships


supply ship: ship that usually provides supplies to other ships


tender: a boat for communication between ship and shore


ship's boat: a boat for communication between ship and shore


pinnace: a boat for communication between ship and shore


cutter: a boat for communication between ship and shore


tender: car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water


tenement: a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards


tenement house: a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards


tennis ball: ball about the size of a fist used in playing tennis


tennis camp: a camp where tennis is taught


tennis court: the court on which tennis is played


tennis racket: a racket used to play tennis


tennis racquet: a racket used to play tennis


tenon: a projection at the end of a piece of wood that is shaped to fit into a mortise and form a mortise joint


tenor drum: any of various drums with small heads


tom-tom: any of various drums with small heads


Tenoretic: trade name for an antihypertensive drug consisting of a fixed combination of atenolol and a diuretic


tenoroon: a tenor bassoon; pitched a fifth higher than the ordinary bassoon


tenpenny nail: a nail 3 inches long


tenpin: one of the bottle-shaped pins used in bowling


tensimeter: a manometer for measuring vapor pressure


tensiometer: a measuring instrument for measuring the surface tension of a liquid


tensiometer: a measuring instrument for measuring the tension in a wire or fiber or beam


tensiometer: a measuring instrument for measuring the moisture content of soil


ten-spot: one of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face


ten: one of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face


tent: a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)


collapsible shelter: a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)


tenter: a framework with hooks used for stretching and drying cloth


tenterhook: one of a series of hooks used to hold cloth on a tenter


tent-fly: flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent


rainfly: flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent


fly sheet: flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent


fly: flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent


tent flap: flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent


tent peg: a peg driven into the ground to hold a rope supporting a tent


tepee: a Native American tent; usually of conical shape


tipi: a Native American tent; usually of conical shape


teepee: a Native American tent; usually of conical shape


terazosin: antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure


Hytrin: antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure


terbinafine: an oral antifungal drug (trade name Lamisil) used to treat cases of fungal nail disease


Lamisil: an oral antifungal drug (trade name Lamisil) used to treat cases of fungal nail disease


terminal: station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods


terminus: station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods


depot: station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods


terminal: a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves


pole: a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves


terminal: electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display


terminus: either end of a railroad or bus route


terminus: (architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome


terminal figure: (architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome


term: (architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome


terraced house: a house that is part of a terrace


terra cotta: a hard unglazed brownish-red earthenware


terrarium: a vivarium in which selected living plants are kept and observed


terra sigillata: earthenware made from the reddish-brown clay found on the Aegean island of Lemnos


Samian ware: earthenware made from the reddish-brown clay found on the Aegean island of Lemnos


terry: a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes


terry cloth: a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes


terrycloth: a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes


Tesla coil: a step-up transformer with an air core; used to produce high voltages at high frequencies


tessella: a small tessera


tessera: a small square tile of stone or glass used in making mosaics


test bed: a place equipped with instruments for testing (e.g. engines or machinery or computer programs etc.) under working conditions


test equipment: equipment required to perform a test


tester: a flat canopy (especially one over a four-poster bed)


test paper: paper impregnated with an indicator for use in chemical tests


test range: a range for conducting tests


test rocket: a rocket fired for test purposes


research rocket: a rocket fired for test purposes


test instrument vehicle: a rocket fired for test purposes


test room: a room in which tests are conducted


testing room: a room in which tests are conducted


test tube: glass tube closed at one end


testudo: a movable protective covering that provided protection from above; used by Roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification


tetracaine: a crystalline compound used in the form of a hydrochloride as a local anesthetic


tetrachlorethylene: anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes


tetrachloroethylene: anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes


ethylene tetrachloride: anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes


carbon dichloride: anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes


tetracycline: an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections


Achromycin: an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections


tetrahydrocannabinol: psychoactive substance present in marijuana


THC: psychoactive substance present in marijuana


tetraskelion: a figure consisting of four stylized human arms or legs (or bent lines) radiating from a center


tetraskele: a figure consisting of four stylized human arms or legs (or bent lines) radiating from a center


tetrode: a thermionic tube having four electrodes


textile machine: a machine for making textiles


textile mill: a factory for making textiles


thalidomide: a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis


thatch: a house roof made with a plant material (as straw)


thatched roof: a house roof made with a plant material (as straw)


theater: a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented


theatre: a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented


house: a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented


theater curtain: a hanging cloth that conceals the stage from the view of the audience; rises or parts at the beginning and descends or closes between acts and at the end of a performance


theatre curtain: a hanging cloth that conceals the stage from the view of the audience; rises or parts at the beginning and descends or closes between acts and at the end of a performance


theater light: any of various lights used in a theater


theater stage: a stage in a theater on which actors can perform


theatre stage: a stage in a theater on which actors can perform


theodolite: a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod


transit: a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod


theophylline: a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator


Elixophyllin: a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator


Slo-Bid: a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator


Theobid: a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator


theremin: an electronic musical instrument; melodies can be played by moving the right hand between two rods that serve as antennas to control pitch; the left hand controls phrasing


thermal printer: a printer that produces characters by applying heat to special paper that is sensitive to heat


thermal reactor: a nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by neutrons that are slowed down by a moderator


thermistor: a semiconductor device made of materials whose resistance varies as a function of temperature; can be used to compensate for temperature variation in other components of a circuit


thermal resistor: a semiconductor device made of materials whose resistance varies as a function of temperature; can be used to compensate for temperature variation in other components of a circuit


thermobaric bomb: a bomb that uses a fuel-air explosive


fuel-air bomb: a bomb that uses a fuel-air explosive


vacuum bomb: a bomb that uses a fuel-air explosive


volume-detonation bomb: a bomb that uses a fuel-air explosive


aerosol bomb: a bomb that uses a fuel-air explosive


thermocouple: a kind of thermometer consisting of two wires of different metals that are joined at both ends; one junction is at the temperature to be measured and the other is held at a fixed lower temperature; the current generated in the circuit is proportional to the temperature difference


thermocouple junction: a kind of thermometer consisting of two wires of different metals that are joined at both ends; one junction is at the temperature to be measured and the other is held at a fixed lower temperature; the current generated in the circuit is proportional to the temperature difference


thermoelectric thermometer: a thermometer that uses thermoelectric current to measure temperature


thermel: a thermometer that uses thermoelectric current to measure temperature


electric thermometer: a thermometer that uses thermoelectric current to measure temperature


thermograph: a thermometer that records temperature variations on a graph as a function of time


thermometrograph: a thermometer that records temperature variations on a graph as a function of time


thermograph: medical instrument that uses an infrared camera to reveal temperature variations on the surface of the body


thermohydrometer: a hydrometer that includes a thermometer


thermogravimeter: a hydrometer that includes a thermometer


thermojunction: a junction between two dissimilar metals across which a voltage appears


thermometer: measuring instrument for measuring temperature


thermonuclear reactor: a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fusion to generate energy


fusion reactor: a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fusion to generate energy


thermopile: a kind of thermometer for measuring heat radiation; consists of several thermocouple junctions in series


thermos: vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks


thermos bottle: vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks


thermos flask: vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks


thermostat: a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat


thermoregulator: a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat


thiabendazole: an antifungal agent and anthelmintic


thiazide: any of a group of drugs commonly used as diuretics in the treatment of hypertension; they block the reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys


thigh pad: protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the thighs by football players


thill: one of two shafts extending from the body of a cart or carriage on either side of the animal that pulls it


thimble: a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container


thimerosal: a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic


sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate: a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic


Merthiolate: a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic


thing: an artifact


thing: an entity that is not named specifically


thinning shears: shears with one serrate blade; used for thinning hair


thioguanine: an antineoplastic drug used to treat acute leukemias


thiopental: barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic


thiopental sodium: barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic


thiopentobarbital sodium: barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic


Pentothal: barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic


thioridazine: a tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders


Mellaril: a tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders


Thiosulfil: trade name for a sulfonamide antibacterial


thiotepa: an antineoplastic drug used to treat certain malignancies


thiothixene: a tranquilizer (trade name Navane) used to treat schizophrenia


Navane: a tranquilizer (trade name Navane) used to treat schizophrenia


third base: the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball


third: the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball


third gear: the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle


third: the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle


third rail: a rail through which electric current is supplied to an electric locomotive


thong: a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together


thong: underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants


thoroughfare: a public road from one place to another


thread: a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving


yarn: a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving


three-centered arch: a round arch whose inner curve is drawn with circles having three centers


basket-handle arch: a round arch whose inner curve is drawn with circles having three centers


three-decker: a warship carrying guns on three decks


three-decker: any ship having three decks


three-dimensional radar: radar that will report altitude as well as azimuth and distance of a target


3d radar: radar that will report altitude as well as azimuth and distance of a target


three-piece suit: a business suit consisting of a jacket and vest and trousers


three-quarter binding: the spine and much of the sides are a different material from the rest of the cover


three-way switch: an electric switch that has three terminals; used to control a circuit from two different locations


three-point switch: an electric switch that has three terminals; used to control a circuit from two different locations


thresher: a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw


thrasher: a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw


threshing machine: a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw


threshing floor: a floor or ground area for threshing or treading out grain


threshold element: a logic element that performs a threshold operation


threshold gate: a logic element that performs a threshold operation


thriftshop: a shop that sells secondhand goods at reduced prices


second-hand store: a shop that sells secondhand goods at reduced prices


throat: a passage resembling a throat in shape or function


throat: an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep


throat protector: protective garment worn by hockey goalkeeper and catcher in baseball


thrombolytic: a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle


thrombolytic agent: a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle


clot buster: a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle


throne: the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.


throstle: a spinning machine formerly used to twist and wind fibers of cotton or wool continuously


throughput: output relative to input; the amount passing through a system from input to output (especially of a computer program over a period of time)


throw: bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something


throwing stick: a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear


throwing board: a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear


spear thrower: a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear


dart thrower: a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear


throw pillow: a small cushion that is used for decorative purposes


thrust bearing: a bearing designed to take thrusts parallel to the axis of revolution


thruster: a small rocket engine that provides the thrust needed to maneuver a spacecraft


thrust stage: a theater stage that extends out into the audience's part of a theater and has seats on three sides


thumb: the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb


thumbhole: a finger hole made to fit the thumb (as in a bowling ball)


thumbhole: the hole in a woodwind that is closed and opened with the thumb


thumb index: one of a series of rounded notches in the fore edge of a book to indicate sections


thumbscrew: screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers


thumbscrew: instrument of torture that crushes the thumb


thumbstall: protective covering for an injured thumb


thumbtack: a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board


drawing pin: a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board


pushpin: a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board


thunderer: a noisemaker that makes a sound like thunder


thwart: a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat


cross thwart: a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat


tiara: a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions


tick: a light mattress


ticker: a character printer that automatically prints stock quotations on ticker tape


stock ticker: a character printer that automatically prints stock quotations on ticker tape


ticket window: a window through which tickets are sold (as from a ticket booth)


ticking: a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers


tickler coil: a small coil in series with the anode of a vacuum tube and coupled to the grid to provide feedback


tidemark: indicator consisting of a line at the highwater or low-water limits of the tides


tidy: receptacle that holds odds and ends (as sewing materials)


tie: a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied


tie: a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating


tie beam: a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating


tie: one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track


railroad tie: one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track


crosstie: one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track


sleeper: one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track


tie clip: a piece of jewelry that holds a man's tie in place


tier: one of two or more layers one atop another


tier: something that is used for tying


tie rack: a rack for storing ties


tiered seat: seating that is arranged in sloping tiers so that spectators in the back can see over the heads of those in front


tie rod: either of two rods that link the steering gear to the front wheels


tie tack: a pin used to hold the tie in place


tiepin: a pin used to hold the tie in place


scarfpin: a pin used to hold the tie in place


tightrope: tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground


tights: skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls


leotards: skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls


tile: a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces


tile: game equipment consisting of a flat thin piece marked with characters and used in board games like Mah-Jong, Scrabble, etc.


tile cutter: a cutter (tool for cutting) for floor tiles


tile roof: a roof made of fired clay tiles


tiller: lever used to turn the rudder on a boat


tilter: a device for emptying a cask by tilting it without disturbing the dregs


tilt-top table: a pedestal table whose top is hinged so that it can be tilted to a vertical position


tip-top table: a pedestal table whose top is hinged so that it can be tilted to a vertical position


tip table: a pedestal table whose top is hinged so that it can be tilted to a vertical position


timber: a beam made of wood


timber: a post made of wood


timber hitch: a hitch used to secure a rope to a log or spar; often supplemented by a half hitch


timbrel: small hand drum similar to a tambourine; formerly carried by itinerant jugglers


time-ball: a ball that slides down a staff to show a fixed time; especially at an observatory


time bomb: a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time


infernal machine: a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time


time capsule: container for preserving historical records to be discovered at some future time


timecard: a card used with a time clock to record an employee's starting and quitting times each day


time clock: clock used to record the hours that people work


time-delay measuring instrument: chronoscope for measuring the time difference between two events


time-delay measuring system: chronoscope for measuring the time difference between two events


time exposure: a photograph produced with a relatively long exposure time


time-fuse: a fuse made to burn for a given time (especially to explode a bomb)


time machine: a science fiction machine that is supposed to transport people or objects into the past or the future


timepiece: a measuring instrument or device for keeping time


timekeeper: a measuring instrument or device for keeping time


horologe: a measuring instrument or device for keeping time


timer: a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end


timer: a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times


time-switch: a switch set to operate at a desired time


timolol: a beta blocker (trade name Blocadren) administered after heart attacks


Blocadren: a beta blocker (trade name Blocadren) administered after heart attacks


tin: a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking


tin can: informal term for a destroyer


tincture: (pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution


tincture of iodine: a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic


iodine: a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic


tinderbox: a box for holding tinder


tine: prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler


tinfoil: foil made of tin or an alloy of tin and lead


tin foil: foil made of tin or an alloy of tin and lead


tin plate: a thin sheet of metal (iron or steel) coated with tin to prevent rusting; used especially for cans, pots, and tins


tinplate: a thin sheet of metal (iron or steel) coated with tin to prevent rusting; used especially for cans, pots, and tins


tinsel: a thread with glittering metal foil attached


tinsel: a showy decoration that is basically valueless


tintack: tack or small nail of tinned iron


tinware: articles of commerce made of tin plate


tippet: a woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten


tire: hoop that covers a wheel


tyre: hoop that covers a wheel


tire chain: chain attached to wheels to increase traction on ice or snow


snow chain: chain attached to wheels to increase traction on ice or snow


tire iron: hand tool consisting of a lever that is used to force the casing of a pneumatic tire onto a steel wheel


tire tool: hand tool consisting of a lever that is used to force the casing of a pneumatic tire onto a steel wheel


tissue plasminogen activator: a thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction


Activase: a thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction


titfer: a hat (Cockney rhyming slang: `tit for tat' rhymes with `hat')


tithe barn: barn originally built to hold tithes paid in kind and common in England


titrator: an apparatus for performing a titration


T-junction: a junction where two roads or pipes etc. meet to form a T


T-network: a circuit formed by two equal series circuits with a shunt between them


TNT: explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene


trinitrotoluene: explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene


toaster: a kitchen appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread


toaster oven: kitchen appliance consisting of a small electric oven for toasting or warming food


toasting fork: long-handled fork for cooking or toasting frankfurters or bread etc. (especially over an open fire)


toastrack: a rack for holding slices of toast


tobacco: leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion


baccy: leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion


tobacco pouch: a pouch for carrying pipe tobacco


tobacco shop: a shop that sells pipes and pipe tobacco and cigars and cigarettes


tobacconist shop: a shop that sells pipes and pipe tobacco and cigars and cigarettes


tobacconist: a shop that sells pipes and pipe tobacco and cigars and cigarettes


toboggan: a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front


tobramycin: an antibiotic (trade name Nebcin) that is especially effective against Gram-negative bacteria


Nebcin: an antibiotic (trade name Nebcin) that is especially effective against Gram-negative bacteria


toby: a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat


toby jug: a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat


toby fillpot jug: a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat


tocainide: antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Tonocard) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias when less dangerous drugs have failed


Tonocard: antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Tonocard) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias when less dangerous drugs have failed


tocsin: a bell used to sound an alarm


warning bell: a bell used to sound an alarm


toe: the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes


toe: (golf) the part of a clubhead farthest from the shaft


toe box: the forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes


toecap: a protective leather or steel cover for the toe of a boot or shoe, reinforcing or decorating it


toehold: a small foothold used in climbing


toga: a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome


toga virilis: (ancient Rome) a toga worn by a youth as a symbol of manhood and citizenship


toggle: a fastener consisting of a peg or pin or crosspiece that is inserted into an eye at the end of a rope or a chain or a cable in order to fasten it to something (as another rope or chain or cable)


toggle bolt: a fastener consisting of a threaded bolt and a hinged spring-loaded toggle; used to fasten objects to hollow walls


toggle joint: a joint made by two arms attached by a pivot; used to apply pressure at the two ends by straightening the joint


toggle switch: a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions


toggle: a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions


on-off switch: a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions


on/off switch: a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions


togs: informal terms for clothing


threads: informal terms for clothing


duds: informal terms for clothing


toilet: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets


lavatory: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets


lav: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets


can: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets


john: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets


privy: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets


bathroom: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets


toilet: a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination


can: a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination