adj. (also teensy-weensy) very tiny.

n. Communication by telegraph.

adj. - of or made with a telescope (telescopic observations).

- (esp. Of a lens) able to focus on and magnify distant objects.

- consisting of sections that telescope. telescopically adv.

- sight n. Telescope on a rifle etc. Used for sighting.

n. - system for reproducing on a screen visual images transmitted (usu. With sound) by radio signals or cable.

- (in full television set) device with a screen for receiving these signals.

- television broadcasting. televisual adj.

n. (pl. Tellings-off) colloq. Scolding.

n. - moderation, esp. In eating and drinking.

- (often attrib.) Abstinence, esp. Total, from alcohol (temperance hotel). [latin: related to *temper]

n. - tempting or being tempted; incitement, esp. To wrongdoing.

- attractive thing or course of action.

- archaic putting to the test.

n. (pl -s or -feet) newcomer, novice.

n. - middle part of pork loin.

- us undercut of sirloin.

n. Hook to which cloth is fastened on a tenter. on tenterhooks in a state of suspense or agitation due to uncertainty.