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- English Word Tantalus Definition A Phrygian king who was punished in the lower world by being placed in the midst of a lake whose waters reached to his chin but receded whenever he attempted to allay his thirst, while over his head hung branches laden with choice fruit which likewise receded whenever he stretched out his hand to grasp them.
- English Word Tantalus Definition A genus of wading birds comprising the wood ibises.
- English Word Tantamount Definition Equivalent in value, signification, or effect.
- English Word Tantamount Definition To be tantamount or equivalent; to amount.
- English Word Tantivy Definition Swiftly; speedily; rapidly; -- a fox-hunting term; as, to ride tantivy.
- English Word Tantivy Definition A rapid, violent gallop; an impetuous rush.
- English Word Tantivy Definition To go away in haste.
- English Word Tantrum Definition A whim, or burst of ill-humor; an affected air.
- English Word Tanyard Definition An inclosure where the tanning of leather is carried on; a tannery.
- English Word Tanystomata Definition A division of dipterous insects in which the proboscis is large and contains lancelike mandibles and maxillae. The horseflies and robber flies are examples.
- English Word Taoism Definition One of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the state.
- English Word Tap Definition To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane.
- English Word Tap Definition To put a new sole or heel on; as, to tap shoes.
- English Word Tap Definition A gentle or slight blow; a light rap; a pat.
- English Word Tap Definition A piece of leather fastened upon the bottom of a boot or shoe in repairing or renewing the sole or heel.
- English Word Tap Definition A signal, by drum or trumpet, for extinguishing all lights in soldiers' quarters and retiring to bed, -- usually given about a quarter of an hour after tattoo.
- English Word Tap Definition To strike a gentle blow.
- English Word Tap Definition A hole or pipe through which liquor is drawn.
- English Word Tap Definition A plug or spile for stopping a hole pierced in a cask, or the like; a faucet.
- English Word Tap Definition Liquor drawn through a tap; hence, a certain kind or quality of liquor; as, a liquor of the same tap.