| tactics |
(usu. used with a sing. verb) the science of maneuvering military forces against an enemy. [3 definitions] |
| tadpole |
the larva of a frog or toad at the stage when it lives in water and has gills and a tail. |
| taffy |
a chewy candy made of molasses or sugar that is boiled and then pulled until it holds its shape. |
| tag1 |
a piece of cardboard, thin metal, cloth, or other material that identifies, labels, or gives information about the thing to which it is attached. [9 definitions] |
| tag2 |
a children's game in which one player chases the others until he or she touches one of them, who then becomes the pursuer. [4 definitions] |
| tail |
an animal's rearmost part, usu. an appendage and extension of the spinal column, that projects from the rear of the trunk. [13 definitions] |
| taillight |
a usu. red warning light at the rear of a vehicle. |
| tailor |
one who makes, alters, or repairs clothing, esp. men's suits and coats. [4 definitions] |
| Taipei |
the capital of Taiwan. |
| Taiwan |
an island off the southeastern coast of China; Formosa. [2 definitions] |
| Tajikistan |
a Central Asian country on the northern border of Afghanistan; formerly a republic of the Soviet Union. |
| take |
to cause to be in one's hands; grasp. [36 definitions] |
| take a bow |
to come forward or stand up to receive applause, recognition, or commendation. |
| take advantage |
to selfishly exploit an opportunity or weakness, or use in a selfish manner for one's own benefit (usu. fol. by "of"). [2 definitions] |
| take after |
to resemble (usu. a parent or grandparent) |
| take a hike |
(slang) to depart because one is not wanted. |
| take apart |
to divide or disassemble into smaller units. [2 definitions] |
| take a stab at |
to attempt or try, esp. with little chance of success. |
| take back |
to retrieve or reclaim ownership of. [3 definitions] |
| take care of |
to focus concerned attention on; be responsible for the welfare or condition of. [2 definitions] |
| take cover |
to seek protection or concealment. |