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T
1
(T)
Pronunciation:
/tiː/
(also
t
)
noun
(
plural
Ts
or
T's
)
1
the twentieth letter of the alphabet.
denoting the next after S in a set of items, categories, etc..
2
(
T
)
(also
tee
)
a shape like that of a capital T:
[
in combination
]
:
make a
T-shaped
wound in the rootstock and insert the cut bud
Phrases
cross the T
historical
(of a naval force) cross in front of an enemy force approximately at right angles, securing a tactical advantage for the firing of guns.
to a T
informal
exactly; to perfection:
I baked it to a T, and of course it was delicious
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