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Tabun
- noun - the first known nerve agent, synthesized by German chemists in 1936; a highly toxic combustible liquid that is soluble in organic solvents and is used as a nerve gas in chemical warfare
Tabus
- noun - a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
- an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
Tacca
- noun - genus of tropical plants with creeping rootstocks and small umbellate flowers
Tacet
- - It is silent; -- a direction for a vocal or instrumental part to be silent during a whole movement.
Tache
- - Something used for taking hold or holding; a catch; a loop; a button.
TACHO
- unknown - Definition of tacho
abbreviation: tachometer; device used for recording the speed and direction of rotation
device found in a truck to record the speed and time spent driving
Tacit
- adjective - implied by or inferred from actions or statements; "gave silent consent"; "a tacit agreement"; "the understood provisos of a custody agreement"
Tacks
- noun - (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
- (nautical) the act of changing tack
- a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
- create by putting components or members together; "She pieced a quilt"; "He tacked together some verses"; "They set up a committee"
- fasten with tacks; "tack the notice on the board"
- fix to; attach; "append a charm to the necklace"
- gear for a horse
- reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
- sailing a zigzag course
- sew together loosely, with large stitches; "baste a hem"
- the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
- turn into the wind; "The sailors decided to tack the boat"; "The boat tacked"
Tacky
- adjective - (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch; "tacky varnish"
- tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments"
Tacos
- noun - (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent
- a tortilla rolled cupped around a filling