5 letter words starting with TA

Heres the output: Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A weight unit used in China, equivalent to about 1.3 ounces or 37 grams.
2. A coin formerly used in China, worth one tael.

Pronunciations

• US: /teɪlz/
• UK: /teɪlz/

Origin and Usage

The word "taels" originated from China and was used as a weight unit for measuring precious metals such as gold and silver. It was also used as a currency in China before the introduction of the yuan. The word is still used today in some parts of Asia as a weight unit for measuring precious metals.

Synonyms

• Li
• Taël

Related Words

• Scale
• Steel
• Slate
• Stale
• Taste

Example Sentences

1. The gold was measured in taels.
2. He paid for the goods with a handful of taels.

tauts

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To make something tight or tense.

Pronunciations: US: /tɔts/, UK: /tɔːts/

Origin and Usage: The word "tauts" originated from the Middle English word "toughten" which means to tighten. It has been used in English language since the 14th century. "Tauts" is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms: tightens, stretches, strains, stiffens, tenses

Related Words: saute, toast, stoat, stout, touts

Example Sentences:

1. She tauts the rope before tying the knot.
2. The athlete tauts his muscles before the race.
3. The teacher tauts the importance of studying hard.

Tapir

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A large, plant-eating mammal with a long, flexible nose and short, sturdy legs. Tapirs are found in Central and South America and Southeast Asia.

Pronunciation (US): TAY-puhr

Pronunciation (UK): TAY-puh

Origin and Usage: The word "tapir" comes from the Brazilian Portuguese word "tapira," which means "thick mud." Tapirs are known for their love of water and can often be found wallowing in mud or swimming in rivers and streams. The word "tapir" was first used in English in the early 18th century.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Rhino, Bison, Camel

Example Sentences:

• The tapir is a shy and elusive animal.
• Tapirs are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath underwater for several minutes.
• The tapirs long nose helps it to reach leaves and other vegetation that other animals cannot.

Word: tangs 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

• Small, sharp-pointed projecting part or prong, especially of a tool or weapon.
• A strong taste, flavor, or smell.
• A fish of the surgeonfish family, typically brightly colored and with one or more sharp spines on the tail.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /tæŋz/
• UK: /tæŋz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "tangs" originated from the Middle English word "tange" which means "tooth". Its usage as a noun is recorded in the 16th century. The word is commonly used in the context of tools, weapons, and flavors.

5. Synonyms:

• Prongs
• Spines
• Flavor
• Taste

6. Related Words:

• Tangs
• Stang
• Gangs
• Bangs
• Rangs

7. Example Sentences:

• The knife has sharp tangs for cutting meat.
• The dish has a tang of lemon and ginger.
• The diver was stung by a tang while exploring the coral reef.

Heres the information you requested: tayra

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A weasel-like animal found in Central and South America.

Pronunciations:
US: /ˈtaɪrə/
UK: /ˈtaɪrə/

Origin and Usage: The word "tayra" comes from the Tupi language of Brazil. It is also known as the "bush dog" or "taira". Tayras are primarily found in Central and South America, living in forests and near rivers. They are sometimes kept as pets.

Synonyms: Bush dog, taira

Related Words: Feria, terai, retia, atria, aarti

Example Sentences:
- The tayra is known for its agility and sharp teeth.
- The tayras diet consists of small mammals, birds, and fruits.
- The tayra is sometimes hunted for its fur.