10-letter words starting with th
- thinkpiece — an article analyzing and giving the background of a news event, often with the author's opinions and forecast for the future.
- thinsulate — a type of thermal insulation made of synthetic fibers, used esp. as a lining in clothing
- thio-ether — any of a class of organic compounds in which a sulphur atom is bound to two hydrocarbon groups
- thioacetic — of or derived from thioacetic acid.
- thiocyanic — of, from, or relating to a sulphacid (or liquid acid HSCN) having a strong odour but no colour
- thiophenol — a colorless, foul-smelling liquid, C 6 H 6 S, used chiefly in organic synthesis.
- thiouracil — a white, slightly water-soluble, bitter, crystalline powder C 4 H 4 N 2 OS, used chiefly in treating hyperthyroidism by reducing the activity of the thyroid gland.
- third base — the third in counterclockwise order of the bases from home plate.
- third form — the third year of education at school, esp in England
- third mate — the officer of a merchant vessel next in command beneath the second mate.
- third rail — Railroads. a rail laid parallel and adjacent to the running rails of an electrified railroad to provide electric current to the motors of a car or locomotive through contact shoes. an additional running rail laid on the same ties as the two regular rails of a railroad track to provide a multigauge capability.
- third-rate — of the third rate, quality, or class.
- thirstless — lacking thirst; not driven by thirst
- thirteenth — next after the twelfth; being the ordinal number for 13.
- thirty-one — a cardinal number, 30 plus 1.
- thirty-six — a cardinal number, 30 plus 6.
- thirty-two — a cardinal number, 30 plus 2.
- thirtyfold — thirty times as many
- thixotropy — the property exhibited by certain gels of becoming liquid when stirred or shaken.
- tholeiitic — relating to, characteristic of or resembling tholeiite
- thorianite — a rare mineral, mainly thoria, ThO 2 , but also containing uranium, cerium, and other rare-earth metals, occurring in small, black, cubic crystals: notable for its radioactivity and used as a minor source of thorium.
- thorn moth — any of various woodland geometrid moths, typified by the large thorn (Ennomos autumnaria), having wings set somewhat at an angle and held up when at rest
- thornhedge — any hedge containing trees, bushes or shrubs that bear thorns
- thornproof — (of a material or garment) offering protection against the intrusion of thorns
- thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- thothmes-i — flourished c1500 b.c, Egyptian ruler.
- thotmes ii — flourished c1495 b.c, Egyptian ruler, son of Thutmose I, half brother of Thutmose III.
- thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- thoughtway — a habitual manner of thought in a particular group of people.
- thousandth — last in order of a series of a thousand.
- thrash out — to beat soundly in punishment; flog.
- threadbare — having the nap worn off so as to lay bare the threads of the warp and woof, as a fabric, garment, etc.
- threadfish — any of several jacks of the genus Alectis, especially A. ciliaris, having the front rays of the dorsal and anal fins greatly elongated.
- threadless — a fine cord of flax, cotton, or other fibrous material spun out to considerable length, especially when composed of two or more filaments twisted together.
- threadlike — a fine cord of flax, cotton, or other fibrous material spun out to considerable length, especially when composed of two or more filaments twisted together.
- threadworm — any of various nematode worms, especially a pinworm.
- threatened — to utter a threat against; menace: He threatened the boy with a beating.
- threatener — to utter a threat against; menace: He threatened the boy with a beating.
- three-door — a car with three doors: one to the driver's seat, one to the passenger's seat, and one to the boot or trunk; hatchback
- three-fold — a unit of stage scenery consisting of three flats hinged together.
- three-four — designating or of a musical rhythm with three quarter notes to a measure
- three-peat — to win a third consecutive victory.
- three-spot — a playing card, an upward face of a die, or a domino half bearing three pips.
- three-star — of or being a lieutenant general, as indicated by three stars on an insignia.
- threepence — (used with a singular or plural verb) British. a sum of three pennies.
- threepenny — of the amount or value of threepence.
- threescore — being or containing three times twenty; sixty.
- thresh out — to beat soundly in punishment; flog.
- thriftless — without thrift; improvident; wasteful.
- thriftshop — a retail store that sells secondhand goods at reduced prices.