| streaky | (adjective) marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations | Synonyms: streaked |
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| stream | (noun) the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression | Synonyms: flow |
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| (noun) a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes) | Synonyms: current |
| (noun) dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas | Synonyms: current, flow |
| (noun) a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth | Synonyms: watercourse |
| (noun) something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously | Synonyms: flow |
| (verb) exude profusely | - |
| (verb) flow freely and abundantly | Synonyms: well out |
| (verb) to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind | - |
| (verb) move in large numbers | Synonyms: pour, pullulate, swarm, teem |
| (verb) rain heavily | Synonyms: pelt, pour, rain buckets, rain cats and dogs |
| streambed | (noun) a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a stream | Synonyms: creek bed |
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| streamer | (noun) long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising | Synonyms: banner |
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| (noun) a long flag; often tapering | Synonyms: pennant, pennon, waft |
| (noun) a newspaper headline that runs across the full page | Synonyms: banner |
| (noun) light that streams | - |
| streaming | (adjective) exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts | - |
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| (adjective) (computer science) using or relating to a form of continuous tape transport; used mainly to provide backup storage of unedited data; data that is transmitted and loaded continuously as earlier parts are being accessed/processed/displayed | - |
| (noun) the circulation of cytoplasm within a cell | Synonyms: cyclosis |
| streamlet | (noun) a small stream | Synonyms: rill, rivulet, run, runnel |
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| streamline | (verb) contour economically or efficiently | - |
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| streamlined | (adjective) made efficient by stripping off nonessentials | - |
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| (adjective) designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow | Synonyms: aerodynamic, flowing, sleek |
| streamliner | (noun) a streamlined train | - |
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| street | (noun) a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings | - |
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| (noun) the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel | - |
| (noun) people living or working on the same street | - |
| (noun) the streets of a city viewed as a depressed environment in which there is poverty and crime and prostitution and dereliction | - |
| (noun) a situation offering opportunities | - |
| streetcar | (noun) a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity | Synonyms: tram, tramcar, trolley, trolley car |
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| streetlight | (noun) a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street | Synonyms: street lamp |
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| streetwalk | (verb) walk the streets in search of customers | Synonyms: street-walk |
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| streetwalker | (noun) a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets | Synonyms: floozie, floozy, hooker, hustler, slattern, street girl |
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| streetwise | (adjective) having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment | Synonyms: street smart, with-it |
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| strength | (noun) the property of being physically or mentally strong | - |
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| (noun) an asset of special worth or utility | Synonyms: forte, long suit, metier, speciality, specialty, strong point, strong suit |
| (noun) permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force | Synonyms: durability, enduringness, lastingness |
| (noun) the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation) | Synonyms: intensity, intensity level |
| (noun) capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war | Synonyms: military capability, military posture, military strength, posture |
| (noun) physical energy or intensity | Synonyms: force, forcefulness |
| (noun) capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects | Synonyms: effectiveness, potency |
| (noun) the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty | Synonyms: persuasiveness |
| (noun) the condition of financial success | - |
| strengthen | (verb) give a healthy elasticity to | Synonyms: tone, tone up |
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| (verb) gain strength | - |
| (verb) make strong or stronger | Synonyms: beef up, fortify |
| strengthened | (adjective) given added strength or support | Synonyms: reinforced |
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| strengthener | (noun) a device designed to provide additional strength | Synonyms: reinforcement |
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| strengthening | (noun) the act of increasing the strength of something | - |
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| (noun) becoming stronger | - |
| strenuosity | (noun) intense energy | Synonyms: athleticism |
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| strenuous | (adjective) taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance | Synonyms: arduous, straining |
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| (adjective) characterized by or performed with much energy or force | - |
| strenuously | (adverb) in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously | - |
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| strenuousness | (noun) extreme effortfulness | Synonyms: arduousness |
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| strep | (adjective) of or relating to or caused by streptococci | Synonyms: streptococcal, streptococcic |
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| (noun) spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis | Synonyms: streptococci, streptococcus |
| streptobacillus | (noun) any of various rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria | - |
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| streptocarpus | (noun) any of various plants of the genus Streptocarpus having leaves in a basal rosette and flowers like primroses | - |
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| streptococcal | (adjective) of or relating to or caused by streptococci | Synonyms: strep, streptococcic |
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| streptococci | (noun) spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis | Synonyms: strep, streptococcus |
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| streptococcic | (adjective) of or relating to or caused by streptococci | Synonyms: strep, streptococcal |
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| streptococcus | (noun) spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis | Synonyms: strep, streptococci |
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| streptodornase | (noun) an enzyme produced by some hemolytic strains of streptococcus that dissolves fibrinous secretions from infections; used medicinally (often in combination with streptokinase) | - |
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| streptokinase | (noun) an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism | - |
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| streptolysin | (noun) any of several hemolysins derived from strains of streptococcus | - |
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| streptomyces | (noun) aerobic bacteria (some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin) | - |
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| streptomycin | (noun) an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis | - |
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| streptothricin | (noun) a basic antibiotic derived from a soil actinomycete | - |
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| stress | (noun) the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) | Synonyms: accent, emphasis |
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| (noun) (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body | - |
| (noun) (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense | Synonyms: tenseness, tension |
| (noun) difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension | Synonyms: strain |
| (noun) special emphasis attached to something | Synonyms: focus |
| (verb) to suffer from stress | - |
| (verb) to stress, single out as important | Synonyms: accent, accentuate, emphasise, emphasize, punctuate |
| (verb) put stress on; utter with an accent | Synonyms: accent, accentuate |
| (verb) test the limits of | Synonyms: strain, try |
| stressed | (adjective) bearing a stress or accent | Synonyms: accented |
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| (adjective) suffering severe physical strain or distress | Synonyms: distressed |
| stressful | (adjective) extremely irritating to the nerves | Synonyms: nerve-racking, nerve-wracking, trying |
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| stressor | (noun) any agent that causes stress to an organism | - |
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| stretch | (adjective) easily stretched | - |
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| (adjective) having an elongated seating area | - |
| (noun) exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent | Synonyms: stretching |
| (noun) the act of physically reaching or thrusting out | Synonyms: reach, reaching |
| (noun) extension to or beyond the ordinary limit | - |
| (noun) a straightaway section of a racetrack | - |
| (noun) the capacity for being stretched | Synonyms: stretchability, stretchiness |
| (noun) a large and unbroken expanse or distance | - |
| (noun) an unbroken period of time during which you do something | Synonyms: stint |
| (verb) extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body | Synonyms: extend |
| (verb) extend one's body or limbs | Synonyms: stretch out |
| (verb) become longer by being stretched and pulled | - |
| (verb) make long or longer by pulling and stretching | Synonyms: elongate |
| (verb) extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly | - |
| (verb) increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance | Synonyms: extend |
| (verb) corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones | Synonyms: adulterate, debase, dilute, load |
| (verb) pull in opposite directions | - |
| (verb) extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length | Synonyms: extend, stretch out, unfold |
| (verb) lie down comfortably | Synonyms: stretch out |
| (verb) occupy a large, elongated area | Synonyms: stretch along |
| stretchability | (noun) the capacity for being stretched | Synonyms: stretch, stretchiness |
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| stretchable | (adjective) capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape | Synonyms: stretchy |
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| stretched | (adjective) (of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching | - |
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| (adjective) extended or spread over a wide area or distance | - |
| stretcher | (noun) a litter for transporting people who are ill or wounded or dead; usually consists of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles | - |
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| (noun) a stone that forms the top of wall or building | Synonyms: capstone, copestone, coping stone |
| (noun) a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it | - |
| (noun) a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting | - |
| stretchiness | (noun) the capacity for being stretched | Synonyms: stretch, stretchability |
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| stretching | (noun) exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent | Synonyms: stretch |
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| (noun) act of expanding by lengthening or widening | - |
| stretchy | (adjective) capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape | Synonyms: stretchable |
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| streusel | (noun) a crumbly topping for a pastry | - |
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| (noun) pastry with a topping of streusel | - |
| strew | (verb) spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic) | Synonyms: straw |
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| (verb) cover; be dispersed over | - |
| strewing | (noun) the act of scattering | Synonyms: scatter, scattering |
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| subtreasury | (noun) a subordinate treasury or place of deposit | - |
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| swingletree | (noun) a crossbar that is attached to the traces of a draft horse and to the vehicle or implement that the horse is pulling | Synonyms: whiffletree, whippletree |
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| taskmistress | (noun) a woman taskmaster | - |
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| temptress | (noun) a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive | Synonyms: Delilah, enchantress, femme fatale, siren |
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| tetrel | (noun) any chemical element that belongs to the carbon group. | Synonyms: carbon group element, crystallogen, Group 14 element, tetragen |
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| theatre | (noun) a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented | Synonyms: house, theater |
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| (noun) the art of writing and producing plays | Synonyms: dramatic art, dramatics, dramaturgy, theater |
| (noun) a region in which active military operations are in progress | Synonyms: field, field of operations, theater, theater of operations, theatre of operations |
| theatregoer | (noun) someone who attends the theater | Synonyms: playgoer, theatergoer |
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| titre | (noun) the concentration of a solution as determined by titration | Synonyms: titer |
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| traitress | (noun) female traitor | - |
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| treacherous | (adjective) dangerously unstable and unpredictable | Synonyms: unreliable |
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| (adjective) tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans | Synonyms: perfidious, punic |
| treacherously | (adverb) in a disloyal and faithless manner | Synonyms: faithlessly, false, traitorously, treasonably |
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| treacherousness | (noun) The characteristic of providing insecure footing or support; of being marked by hidden dangers, hazards, or perils. | - |
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| treachery | (noun) an act of deliberate betrayal | Synonyms: betrayal, perfidy, treason |
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| (noun) betrayal of a trust | Synonyms: perfidiousness, perfidy |
| treacle | (noun) writing or music that is excessively sweet and sentimental | Synonyms: glop, mush, slop |
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| (noun) a pale cane syrup | Synonyms: golden syrup |
| treacly | (adjective) overly sweet | Synonyms: cloying, saccharine, syrupy |
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| tread | (noun) a step in walking or running | Synonyms: pace, stride |
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| (noun) structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step | - |
| (noun) the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground | - |
| (noun) the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire | - |
| (verb) crush as if by treading on | - |
| (verb) brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center | - |
| (verb) mate with (used of male birds) | - |
| (verb) tread or stomp heavily or roughly | Synonyms: trample |
| (verb) put down or press the foot, place the foot | Synonyms: step |
| (verb) apply (the tread) to a tire | - |
| treadle | (noun) a lever that is operated with the foot | Synonyms: foot lever, foot pedal, pedal |
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| (verb) operate (machinery) by a treadle | - |
| (verb) tread over | - |
| treadmill | (noun) a job involving drudgery and confinement | Synonyms: salt mine |
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| (noun) a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps | Synonyms: tread-wheel, treadwheel |
| (noun) an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place | - |
| treadwheel | (noun) a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps | Synonyms: tread-wheel, treadmill |
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| treason | (noun) a crime that undermines the offender's government | Synonyms: high treason, lese majesty |
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| (noun) an act of deliberate betrayal | Synonyms: betrayal, perfidy, treachery |
| (noun) disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior | Synonyms: subversiveness, traitorousness |
| treasonable | (adjective) having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor | Synonyms: faithless, traitorous, treasonous, unfaithful |
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| treasonably | (adverb) in a disloyal and faithless manner | Synonyms: faithlessly, false, traitorously, treacherously |
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| treasonist | (noun) someone who betrays his country by committing treason | Synonyms: traitor |
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| treasonous | (adjective) having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor | Synonyms: faithless, traitorous, treasonable, unfaithful |
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| treasure | (noun) art highly prized for its beauty or perfection | Synonyms: gem |
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| (noun) a collection of precious things | - |
| (noun) accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. | Synonyms: hoarded wealth |
| (noun) any possession that is highly valued by its owner | - |
| (verb) be fond of; be attached to | Synonyms: care for, cherish, hold dear |
| (verb) hold dear | Synonyms: appreciate, prize, value |
| treasured | (adjective) characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | Synonyms: cherished, precious, wanted |
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| treasurer | (noun) an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds | Synonyms: financial officer |
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| treasurership | (noun) the position of treasurer | - |
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| treasury | (noun) a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely | - |
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| (noun) the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues | - |
| (noun) the funds of a government or institution or individual | Synonyms: exchequer |
| treat | (noun) an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight | - |
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| (noun) something considered choice to eat | Synonyms: dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw |
| (verb) provide treatment for | Synonyms: care for |
| (verb) subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition | Synonyms: process |
| (verb) regard or consider in a specific way | - |
| (verb) act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression | Synonyms: address, cover, deal, handle, plow |
| (verb) engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement | - |
| (verb) provide with choice or abundant food or drink | Synonyms: regale |
| (verb) provide with a gift or entertainment | - |
| (verb) interact in a certain way | Synonyms: do by, handle |
| treated | (adjective) subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent | - |
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| (adjective) given medical care or treatment | - |
| (adjective) made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment | Synonyms: hardened, tempered, toughened |
| treater | (noun) someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement) | Synonyms: negotiant, negotiator |
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| treatise | (noun) a formal exposition | - |
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| treatment | (noun) care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) | Synonyms: intervention |
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| (noun) the management of someone or something | Synonyms: handling |
| (noun) (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) | Synonyms: therapy |
| (noun) a manner of dealing with something artistically | - |
| (noun) an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic | Synonyms: discourse, discussion |
| treaty | (noun) a written agreement between two states or sovereigns | Synonyms: accord, pact |
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| treble | (adjective) having or denoting a high range | Synonyms: soprano |
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| (adjective) three times as great or many | Synonyms: three-fold, threefold, triple |
| (adjective) having three units or components or elements | Synonyms: ternary, triple, triplex |
| (adjective) having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities | Synonyms: double, dual, three-fold, threefold, two-fold, twofold |
| (noun) the pitch range of the highest female voice | Synonyms: soprano |
| (verb) increase threefold | Synonyms: triple |
| (verb) sing treble | - |
| trebuchet | (noun) catapult that uses a swinging arm to throw a projectile | Synonyms: trebucket |
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| trebucket | (noun) catapult that uses a swinging arm to throw a projectile | Synonyms: trebuchet |
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| tree | (noun) a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms | - |
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| (noun) a figure that branches from a single root | Synonyms: tree diagram |
| (verb) stretch (a shoe) on a shoetree | Synonyms: shoetree |
| (verb) chase an animal up a tree | - |
| (verb) plant with trees | - |
| (verb) force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape | Synonyms: corner |
| treed | (adjective) forced to turn and face attackers | Synonyms: at bay, cornered, trapped |
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| treehopper | (noun) small leaping insect that sucks juices of branches and twigs | - |
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| treeless | (adjective) not wooded | Synonyms: unwooded |
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| treelet | (noun) a small tree | - |
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| treelike | (adjective) resembling a tree in form and branching structure | Synonyms: arboreal, arboreous, arborescent, arboresque, arboriform, dendriform, dendroid, dendroidal, tree-shaped |
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| treenail | (noun) a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast | Synonyms: trenail, trunnel |
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| treetop | (noun) the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant | Synonyms: crown |
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| tref | (adjective) not conforming to dietary laws | Synonyms: nonkosher, terefah |
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| trefoil | (noun) an architectural ornament in the form of three arcs arranged in a circle | - |
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| (noun) a plant of the genus Trifolium | Synonyms: clover |
| (noun) any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves | Synonyms: medic, medick |