| throw in the sponge |
to give up; to admit defeat. |
| thrown |
past participle of "throw." |
| throw up |
to bring up food and liquid from your stomach through your mouth; vomit. |
| thrush1 |
a common songbird that can be found in many parts of the world. Many thrushes have a dark upper body and a spotted breast. The robin and bluebird are kinds of thrushes. |
| thrust |
to push or drive with force. [4 definitions] |
| thruway |
a long highway that crosses one or more states. Cars and trucks can travel quickly on a thruway because there are few entrances and exits. Some states charge drivers for using a thruway. |
| thud |
a dull, muffled sound of one thing hitting another. [3 definitions] |
| thug |
a criminal who is rough or uses violence. |
| thumb |
the short, thick first finger on humans and other primates. The thumb makes it easy for the hand to pick up things and grasp them. [3 definitions] |
| thumb one's nose |
to treat with disrespect or defiance (usually followed by "at"). |
| thumbs-down |
a sign or gesture that shows disapproval, dissatisfaction, or disagreement. |
| thumbs-up |
an expression or gesture that shows that one approves, agrees, or is happy or satisfied with something. |
| thumbtack |
a tack with a flat, round head that can be pressed into a wooden or cork board with a thumb. |
| thump |
a heavy, dull sound of one thing hitting another. [5 definitions] |
| thunder |
the loud cracking noise or low distant rumble that follows a flash of lightning. Thunder is caused by the violent movement of air masses. [5 definitions] |
| thundercloud |
a large, dark storm cloud that makes lightning and thunder. Thunderclouds are charged with electricity. |
| thunderstorm |
a storm with thunder, lightning, rain, and wind. |
| Thurs. |
abbreviation of "Thursday." |
| Thursday |
the fifth day of the week. Thursday comes between Wednesday and Friday. |
| thus |
in this way; so. [3 definitions] |
| thy |
an older word for "your." This word is used mostly in religion and in things written long ago. |