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thy·roid /'θaɪrɔɪd/ also 'thyroid gland n an organ in the neck that has an important effect on the development of the mind and body
thy·self /ðaɪ'self/ pron old use 1 [reflexive form of thou] 2 [strong form of thou] → see YOURSELF (USAGE)
ti /tiː/ also si n [S;U] the seventh note in the SOL-FA musical scale
Ti·a Ma·ri·a /ˌtiːə mə'riːə/ trademark a type of LIQUEUR (=strong alcoholic drink) made in the Caribbean, which tastes of coffee and is usually drunk from a small glass after a meal
ti·a·ra /ti'ɑːrə/ n 1 a piece of jewellery that looks like a small crown, worn on the head by women at formal dances, dinners etc 2 the crown worn by the POPE
Ti·bet /tɪ'bet/ a large area of southwest China. Most of Tibet consists of high plains surrounded by very high mountains. Tibet is known for its very complicated Buddhist ceremonies and customs.
Ti·bet·an /tɪ'betn/ n 1 [C] someone who comes from Tibet 2 [U] the language of Tibet —Tibetan adj: a Tibetan monk
tib·i·a /'tɪbiə/ n pl. -iae /-iː-/ or -ias med for SHINBONE
tic /tɪk/ n a sudden uncontrolled movement of the muscles, especially in the face, usually because of a nervous illness: He has a nervous tic. → compare TWITCH
tick¹ /tɪk/ n 1 a short sudden regularly repeated sound made by a clock or watch 2 BrE || check AmE — mark (✓) put against an answer, name on a list etc, to show that it is correct, that the person is present etc 3 infml, especially BrE a short time; moment: I'll be down in a tick. | I'm going to the shops but I'll only be a couple of ticks.
tick² v 1 [I] (of a clock, watch etc) to make a regularly repeated short sudden sound 2 [T(OFF)] BrE || check AmE — to mark (an answer, name etc) with a TICK to show that it is correct 3 make someone/something tick infml to provide a person/thing with reasons for behaving, working etc, in a particular way: He's a strange character; I've never been able to work out what makes him tick.
tick away phr v 1 [T(tick sthg. ↔ away)] (of a clock, watch etc) to show the passing of (minutes, seconds etc) by ticking: The old grandfather clock ticked away the hours. 2 [I] (of time) to go by: As the hours ticked away, we waited anxiously for news.
tick sbdy. ↔ off phr v [T] 1 BrE infml || tell sbdy. off AmE to speak sharply to, expressing disapproval or annoyance → see also TICKING OFF 2 AmE infml to make angry or to annoy: He ticks me off by the way he's always taking charge.
tick over phr v [I] especially BrE 1 (of a motor engine) to continue working at the slowest possible speed but without moving the vehicle 2 to continue to operate, but usually at a low level of activity: During the summer months the company just ticks over. | an increase in government spending to keep the economy ticking over
tick³ n a very small insect-like animal that buries itself in the skin of animals and sucks their blood
tick⁴ n [(on)U] BrE infml for CREDIT, especially with a small shop: Will you let me have these things on tick until I get paid tomorrow?
tick·er /'tɪkə/ n especially BrE slang the heart: She's got a weak ticker.
tick·er·tape /'tɪkəteɪp||-ər-/ n [U] very long narrow lengths of paper on which information is printed by a special machine. Tickertape is sometimes thrown from high buildings in the US to greet famous people who are visiting a town: The astronauts were given a tickertape welcome in New York. | A tickertape parade was held for the returning soldiers.
tick·et¹ /'tɪkɪt/ n 1 [C] a printed piece of paper or card given to someone to show that they have paid for a service such as a journey on a bus, entrance into a cinema etc: a bus/train/cinema ticket | a ticket collector at a railway station | Entrance to the theatre is by ticket only. → see also SEASON TICKET 2 [C] a piece of card or paper that shows the price, size etc, of an object for sale in a shop 3 [C] a printed notice of an offence against the driving laws, which means that the offender must pay money as a punishment: If you leave your car there you might get a (parking) ticket. 4 [C] especially AmE a list of people supported by one political party in an election: on the Democratic ticket 5 [the S] infml the thing needed: That cup of coffee was just the ticket.
ticket² v [T(for)] 1 to intend (something) for a certain use or purpose: These cars have been ticketed for sale abroad. 2 especially AmE to give a TICKET to: She was ticketed for illegal parking. 3 to put a TAG or LABEL on
tick·ing /'tɪkɪŋ/ n [U] the thick strong usually cotton cloth used for making MATTRESS and PILLOW covers
,ticking 'off BrE || telling off esp AmE — n pl. tickings off a usually spoken expression of annoyance or disapproval: I got a ticking off from the teacher for being late. → see also TICK OFF
tick·le¹ /'tɪkəl/ v 1 [T] to touch (someone, part of their body etc) lightly with the fingers, a feather etc, to produce laughter or a feeling of nervous excitement. 2 [I] to feel or give a sensation of being tickled in part of the body: I don't like these rough sheets; they tickle. | My foot tickles/is tickling. 3 [T] to delight or amuse: I was tickled by her description of the wedding. 4 tickled pink/to death infml very pleased or amused: He's tickled pink with his new stereo system. 5 tickle the ivories humor to play the piano
tickle² n an act or feeling of tickling: I've got a slight tickle in my throat. → see also SLAP AND TICKLE
tick·lish /'tɪklɪʃ/ adj 1 (of a person or part of their body) sensitive to being tickled 2 (of a problem, situation etc) difficult; needing special care and attention —ly adv —ness n [U]
tick·tack·toe, tic·tac·toe /ˌtɪk tæk 'təʊ/ n [U] AmE for NOUGHTS AND CROSSES
tid·al /'taɪdl/ adj [no comp.] of or having a TIDE: tidal currents | The river is tidal up to this bridge.
'tidal wave also tsunami frml — n a very large dangerous ocean wave caused by an underwater explosion, EARTHQUAKE etc: (fig.) There was a tidal wave of public disapproval against the government's plans.
tid·bit /'tɪdˌbɪt/ n AmE for TITBIT
tid·dler /'tɪdlə/ n BrE infml 1 a very small fish 2 a small child 3 something small and unimportant: Compared with some of its commercial rivals, the company is just a tiddler.
tid·dly, -dley /'tɪdli/ adj BrE infml euph 1 slightly drunk 2 very small
tid·dly·winks /'tɪdliwɪŋks/ also tid·dle·dy·winks /'tɪdldiwiŋks/ AmE — n [U] a game, played mainly by children, in which the players try to make small round pieces of plastic jump into a cup by pressing their edges down hard with a larger piece of plastic
tide¹ /taɪd/ n 1 [(the)C] the regular rise and fall of the sea caused by the pull of the moon and sun: The sea comes right up to the cliffs when the tide is in. (=has risen to its highest point) | The tide is rising/falling. | The tide is beginning to turn. (=has reached its highest/lowest point and is changing direction) → see also HIGH TIDE, LOW TIDE 2 [C] a current of water caused by this: Strong tides make swimming dangerous. 3 [C usually sing.] a feeling or tendency that moves or changes like the tide: The tide of public opinion seems to be turning against the government. | The head teacher called a meeting in an attempt to stem (=hold back) the (rising) tide of protest against his methods. | It's easier to swim with the tide than to oppose the views of the majority. | The victory at Midway began the turn of the tide in the battle for the Pacific (=it marked a change in the luck of those fighting). 4 [U] old use (usually in comb.) time of the day or year: Christians rejoice at Christmastide. | The shadows of eventide (=evening) began to fall.
tide² v
tide sbdy. over (sthg.) phr v [T] to help through (a difficult period): Can you lend me £10 to tide me over?
Tide trademark a type of DETERGENT for washing clothes, sold especially in the US
tide·mark /'taɪdmɑːk||-mɑːrk/ n 1 a mark left by the tide at its lowest or highest point 2 infml a mark round the inside of an emptied bath that shows the level to which the bath had been filled 3 humor a dirty mark on the skin left by incomplete washing, often by children
tide·wa·ter /'taɪdˌwɔːtə ||-,wɔ-, -,wɑː-/ n [U] 1 water that