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A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
"Tourists thronged the streets during the festival."
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
"The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car."
To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to oppose successfully.
"The police thwarted the robbery attempt."
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
"She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken."
To touch lightly in a way that causes laughter; a tingling sensation.
"The father tickled his child until she laughed."
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
"She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet."
the regular rise and fall of the sea caused by the moon and sun's gravity; a powerful flow or movement
"The fisherman waited for the tide to come in."
a small or petty quarrel or argument
"They had a little tiff over what movie to watch."
unwilling to spend money; stingy
"He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants."
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
"Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts."
A lever used to steer a boat or a person who tills the soil.
"The sailor gripped the tiller firmly to keep the boat on course."
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
"The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds."
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
"Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience."
Done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; opportune.
"Her timely advice helped me avoid a big mistake."
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
"The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia."
lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened
"The timid child hid behind his mother when strangers approached."
lack of courage or self-confidence
"His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting."
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
"The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question."
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
"There was a tincture of sadness in her smile."
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
"Her voice was tinged with sadness."
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
"He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage."
a slight shade or variation of a color
"The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint."
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
"He likes to tipple at the local pub after work."
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