English to English Dictionary

Tickover

The speed at which an internal combustion engine runs idly when the vehicle is stationary and the gears are disengaged.

Time dilation

The difference in the elapsed time measured by two observers, due to a relative velocity between them or to a difference in gravitational potential.

Titus

A male given name of Latin origin, historically significant in Roman antiquity and early Christianity.

Toboggan

A long, light sled made of thin boards curved up at the front, used for sliding down snow-covered hills.

Toga

The principal outer garment of Roman citizens, consisting of a very large semi-circular piece of woolen cloth draped around the body.

Tomfoolery

Foolish or silly behavior, pranks, or playful mischief.

Tomography

The imaging of natural or artificial internal sections of an object by means of any kind of penetrating wave.

Topolect

A regional variety or dialect of a language, particularly used in reference to the different varieties of Chinese.

Tormented

Experiencing severe mental or physical suffering, anguish, or pain.

Tormentor

A person who inflicts severe physical or mental suffering on someone else.

Torrid

Very hot and dry.

Touchiness

A tendency to become easily offended, upset, or irritated by minor remarks or actions.