n. Photographing of distant objects with a system of lenses giving a large image. telephotographic adj.
TONGUEANDGROOVE
—n. (often attrib.) Planking etc. With a projecting strip down one side and a groove down the other. —v. - panel with tongue-and-groove.
- (as tongued and grooved adj.) Having a tongue-and-groove joint.
TRANSFIGURATION
n. - change of form or appearance.
- a christ's appearance in radiant glory to three of his disciples (matt. 17:2, mark 9:2–3). B (transfiguration) festival of christ's transfiguration, 6 august. [latin: related to *transfigure]
TRINITROTOLUENE
n. (also trinitrotoluol) = *tnt.
THREEDIMENSIONAL
adj. Having or appearing to have length, breadth, and depth.
TINTINNABULATION
n. Ringing or tinkling of bells. [latin tintinnabulum bell]
TRANSCONTINENTAL
adj. Extending across a continent.
TUBERCULINTESTED
adj. (of milk) from cows shown to be free of tuberculosis.
TELECOMMUNICATION
n. - communication over a distance by circuits using cable, fibre optics, satellites, radio etc.
- (usu. In pl.) Technology of this.
TRANSCENDENTALISM
n. Transcendental philosophy. transcendentalist n.
Crocodiles and alligators are surprisingly fast on land. Although they are rapid, they are not agile; so if you ever find yourself chased by one, run in a zigzag line. You"ll lose him or her every time.
