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time–shar·ing noun 1 : simultaneous use of a computer by many users

2 or time–share : joint ownership or rental of a vacation lodging by several persons with each taking turns using the place

times sign noun : the symbol × used to indicate multiplication

time·ta·ble noun 1 : a table of the departure and arrival times (as of trains)

2 : a schedule showing a planned order or sequence

Synonyms

agenda, calendar, docket, program, schedule—more at PROGRAM

time warp noun : an anomaly, discontinuity, or suspension held to occur in the progress of time

time·worn adjective 1 : worn by time

2 : HACKNEYED, STALE

tim·id adjective : lacking in courage or self-confidence : FEARFUL

— ti·mid·i·ty noun

— tim·id·ly adverb

Synonyms

fainthearted, fearful, mousy, scary, shy, skittish—more at SHY

tim·o·rous adjective : of a timid disposition : AFRAID

— tim·o·rous·ly adverb

— tim·o·rous·ness noun

tim·o·thy noun : a perennial grass with long cylindrical spikes widely grown for hay in the U.S.

Tim·o·thy noun : either of two books of the New Testament of Christian Scripture

tim·pa·ni noun singular or plural [ORIGIN: It]

: a set of kettledrums played by one performer in an orchestra

— tim·pa·nist noun

1tin noun 1 : a soft white crystalline metallic chemical element malleable at ordinary temperatures that is used esp. in solders and alloys

2 : a container (as a can) made of metal (as tinplate)

2tin verb tinned; tin·ning 1 : to cover or plate with tin

2 : to pack in tins

TIN abbreviation taxpayer identification number

tinct noun : TINCTURE, TINGE

1tincture noun 1 archaic : a substance that colors

2 : a slight admixture : TRACE

3 : an alcoholic solution of a medicinal substance

2tincture verb tinc·tured; tinc·tur·ing 1 : COLOR, TINGE

2 : AFFECT

tin·der noun 1 : a very flammable substance used as kindling

2 : something serving to incite or inflame

tin·der·box noun 1 : a metal box for holding tinder and usu. flint and steel for striking a spark

2 : a highly flammable object or place

tine noun : a slender pointed part (as of a fork or an antler) : PRONG

tin·foil noun : a thin metal sheeting usu. of aluminum or tin-lead alloy

1tinge verb tinged; tinge·ing or ting·ing 1 : to color slightly : TINT

2 : to affect or modify esp. with a slight odor or taste

Synonyms

color, dye, paint, stain, tint—more at COLOR

2tinge noun : a slight coloring, flavor, or quality : TRACE

1tingle verb tin·gled; tin·gling 1 : to feel a prickling or thrilling sensation

2 : TINKLE

2tingle noun : a tingling sensation or condition

Synonyms

ache, pain, pang, prick, smart, sting, stitch, twinge—more at PAIN

1tinker noun 1 : a usu. itinerant mender of household utensils

2 : an unskillful mender : BUNGLER

2tinker verb : to repair or adjust something in an unskillful or experimental manner

— tin·ker·er noun

Synonyms

fiddle, fool, mess, monkey, play, tamper—more at TAMPER (WITH)

1tinkle verb tin·kled; tin·kling : to make or cause to make a tinkle

Synonyms

chink, jingle—more at JINGLE

2tinkle noun : a series of short high ringing or clinking sounds

tin·ni·tus noun : a sensation of noise (as ringing or roaring) in the ears

tin·ny adjective tin·ni·er; -est 1 : abounding in or yielding tin

2 : resembling tin; also : LIGHT, CHEAP

3 : thin in tone

— tin·ni·ly adverb

— tin·ni·ness noun

tin·plate noun : thin sheet iron or steel coated with tin

— tin–plate verb

tin·sel noun [ORIGIN: ME tyneseyle cloth interwoven with metallic thread, prob. fr. AF tencelé, pp. of tenceler, estenceler to sparkle]

1 : a thread, strip, or sheet of metal, paper, or plastic used to produce a glittering appearance

2 : something superficially attractive but of little worth

tin·smith noun : one that works with sheet metal (as tinplate)

1tint noun 1 : a slight or pale coloration : HUE

2 : any of various shades of a color

Synonyms

[1, 2] cast, color, hue, shade, tinge, tone—more