t 1 or T  (t ē)
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n. pl. t's or T's also ts or Ts 1. The 20th letter of the modern English alphabet. 2. Any of the speech sounds represented by the letter t. 3. The 20th in a series. 4. Something shaped like the letter T. Idiom: to a T Perfectly; precisely: This actor fits the role to a T.  (click for a larger image) manhole cover, Seattle UtilityThis cast-iron manhole cover shows letters abbreviating the name of the Western Union Telegraph Company. |
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