terrace |
a constructed horizontal surface, usu. roofless, that is exterior to a house or other building. [6 definitions] |
terraced house |
(chiefly British) one of a connected row of houses that share a common style and construction. Each house shares one or two walls with another. |
terra cotta |
a hard brownish red ceramic clay, used in the making of sculpture, pottery, architectural ornaments, and building components. [2 definitions] |
terra firma |
land that is firm or dry; solid earth. |
terrain |
the natural surface features of a tract of land, esp. considered in relation to some use or activity. |
terra incognita |
(Latin) an unexplored land or subject. |
terrapin |
an edible North American turtle that lives in fresh or somewhat salty water. |
terrarium |
a closed container, usu. of glass, in which small plants such as mosses are grown or small animals such as lizards are kept. (Cf. aquarium.) |
terrazzo |
a flooring that is composed of marble or other stone chips bound in cement and polished when dry. |
terrestrial |
of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants. [5 definitions] |
terret |
one of the metal rings on the saddle of a harness through which the reins pass. [2 definitions] |
terrible |
creating terror, fear, or horror. [3 definitions] |
terribly |
very poorly. [2 definitions] |
terrier |
a small energetic dog originally bred to drive animals from their holes or burrows. |
terrific |
extraordinary in degree; great. [3 definitions] |
terrified |
filled with great fear or terror. |
terrify |
to fill with great fear or terror. |
terrifying |
causing great fear or terror. |
territorial |
of or relating to land or territory. [5 definitions] |
territoriality |
the condition or status of a territory. [2 definitions] |
territorialize |
to expand by gaining more territory. [2 definitions] |