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63 Nouns That Start With TRO

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trochanter (noun) one of the bony prominences developed near the upper extremity of the femur to which muscles are attached
troche (noun) a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat Synonyms: cough drop, pastil, pastille
trochee (noun) a metrical unit with stressed-unstressed syllables
trochlear (noun) either of the two cranial nerves on either side that control the superior oblique muscles of the eyes Synonyms: fourth cranial nerve, trochlear nerve, trochlearis
trochlearis (noun) either of the two cranial nerves on either side that control the superior oblique muscles of the eyes Synonyms: fourth cranial nerve, trochlear, trochlear nerve
troglodyte (noun) someone who lives in a cave Synonyms: cave dweller, cave man, caveman
(noun) one who lives in solitude Synonyms: hermit, recluse, solitary, solitudinarian
trogon (noun) forest bird of warm regions of the New World having brilliant lustrous plumage and long tails
troika (noun) a Russian carriage pulled by three horses abreast
(noun) a modern Russian triumvirate
(noun) the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one Synonyms: 3, deuce-ace, III, leash, tercet, ternary, ternion, terzetto, three, threesome, tierce, trey, triad, trine, trinity, trio, triplet
trojan (noun) a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful Synonyms: trojan horse
trojniak (noun) a Polish mead, made using two units of water for each unit of honey.
troll (noun) angling by drawing a baited line through the water Synonyms: trolling
(noun) a fisherman's lure that is used in trolling
(noun) a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time Synonyms: round
(noun) (Scandinavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains
troller (noun) a fisherman who uses a hook and line Synonyms: angler
trolley (noun) a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity Synonyms: streetcar, tram, tramcar, trolley car
trolleybus (noun) a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires Synonyms: trackless trolley, trolley coach
trolling (noun) angling by drawing a baited line through the water Synonyms: troll
trollop (noun) a woman adulterer Synonyms: adulteress, fornicatress, hussy, jade, loose woman, slut, strumpet
(noun) a dirty untidy woman Synonyms: slattern, slovenly woman, slut
(noun) A sexually loose woman Synonyms: ho, hoe, hussy, slut
trombiculiasis (noun) infestation with chiggers
trombiculid (noun) mite that as nymph and adult feeds on early stages of small arthropods but whose larvae are parasitic on terrestrial vertebrates
trombidiid (noun) mite that in all stages feeds on other arthropods
trombone (noun) a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide
trombonist (noun) a musician who plays the trombone Synonyms: trombone player
trompillo (noun) weedy nightshade with silvery foliage and violet or blue or white flowers; roundish berry widely used to curdle milk; central United States to South America Synonyms: prairie berry, purple nightshade, silver-leaved nettle, silver-leaved nightshade, silverleaf nightshade, Solanum elaeagnifolium, white horse nettle
troop (noun) a group of soldiers
(noun) an orderly crowd Synonyms: flock
(noun) a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts Synonyms: scout group, scout troop
(noun) a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company
trooper (noun) a mounted police officer
(noun) a soldier in a motorized army unit Synonyms: cavalryman
(noun) a state police officer Synonyms: state trooper
(noun) a soldier mounted on horseback Synonyms: cavalryman
troops (noun) soldiers collectively Synonyms: military personnel, soldiery
troopship (noun) ship for transporting troops
trope (noun) language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense Synonyms: figure, figure of speech, image
trophobiosis (noun) a symbiotic relation in which one organism protects the other in return for some kind of food product
trophoblast (noun) the membrane that forms the wall of the blastocyst in early development; aids implantation in the uterine wall
trophotropism (noun) an orienting response to food
trophozoite (noun) a sporozoan in the active feeding stage of its life cycle
trophy (noun) something given as a token of victory Synonyms: prize
(noun) an award for success in war or hunting
tropic (noun) either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees to the north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead and constituting the boundaries of the Torrid Zone or tropics
tropicbird (noun) mostly white web-footed tropical seabird often found far from land Synonyms: boatswain bird, tropic bird
tropics (noun) the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate Synonyms: Torrid Zone, tropical zone
tropism (noun) an involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source
troponomy (noun) the place names of a region or a language considered collectively Synonyms: troponymy
troponym (noun) a word that denotes a manner of doing something Synonyms: manner name
troponymy (noun) the place names of a region or a language considered collectively Synonyms: troponomy
(noun) the semantic relation of being a manner of does something
tropopause (noun) the region of discontinuity between the troposphere and the stratosphere
troposphere (noun) the lowest atmospheric layer; from 4 to 11 miles high (depending on latitude)
trot (noun) a slow pace of running Synonyms: jog, lope
(noun) a gait faster than a walk; diagonally opposite legs strike the ground together
(noun) a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly) Synonyms: crib, pony
troth (noun) a solemn pledge of fidelity Synonyms: plight
(noun) a mutual promise to marry Synonyms: betrothal, engagement
trotline (noun) a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys) Synonyms: setline, spiller, trawl, trawl line
trotter (noun) a horse trained to trot; especially a horse trained for harness racing Synonyms: trotting horse
(noun) foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food
troubadour (noun) a singer of folk songs Synonyms: folk singer, jongleur, minstrel, poet-singer
trouble (noun) an effort that is inconvenient Synonyms: difficulty
(noun) a source of difficulty Synonyms: problem
(noun) an event causing distress or pain
(noun) an angry disturbance Synonyms: bother, fuss, hassle
(noun) a strong feeling of anxiety Synonyms: worry
(noun) an unwanted pregnancy
troublemaker (noun) someone who deliberately stirs up trouble Synonyms: bad hat, mischief-maker, trouble maker, troubler
troubler (noun) someone who deliberately stirs up trouble Synonyms: bad hat, mischief-maker, trouble maker, troublemaker
troubleshooter (noun) a worker whose job is to locate and fix sources of trouble (especially in mechanical devices) Synonyms: trouble shooter
troublesomeness (noun) a difficulty that causes anxiety Synonyms: inconvenience, worriment
trough (noun) a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater Synonyms: gutter
(noun) a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed Synonyms: manger
(noun) a long narrow shallow receptacle
(noun) a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
(noun) a treasury for government funds Synonyms: public treasury, till
(noun) a concave shape with an open top Synonyms: bowl
trouncing (noun) the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows Synonyms: beating, drubbing, lacing, licking, thrashing, whacking
(noun) a sound defeat Synonyms: debacle, drubbing, slaughter, thrashing, walloping, whipping
troupe (noun) organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) Synonyms: company
trouper (noun) an actor who travels around the country presenting plays Synonyms: barnstormer, play-actor, playactor
(noun) a person who is reliable and uncomplaining and hard working
trouser (noun) a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers
trousering (noun) any fabric used to make trousers Synonyms: panting
trousers (noun) (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately Synonyms: pair of trousers, pant
trousseau (noun) the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
trout (noun) any of various game and food fishes of cool fresh waters mostly smaller than typical salmons
(noun) flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
trove (noun) treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth) Synonyms: treasure trove
trowel (noun) a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
troy (noun) a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains Synonyms: troy weight

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