First Known Use: 15th century
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1tee
noun \ˈtē\
Definition of TEE
1
: the letter t
2
: something shaped like a capital T
3
: a mark aimed at in various games (as curling)
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Origin of TEE
Middle English
Rhymes with TEE
b, be, bee, c, cay, cee, Cree, d, dee, Dee, dree, e, fee, flea, flee, free, g, gee, ghee, glee, gree, he, key, Key, knee, lea, lee, me, mi, p, pea, pee, plea, pree, quay, re, Rhee, scree, sea, see, she, si, ski, spree, sri, t, tea, the, thee, three, ti, tree, twee, Twi, v, vee, we, wee, whee, ye, z, zee
2tee
noun
Definition of TEE
1
a : a small mound or a peg on which a golf ball is placed before being struck at the beginning of play on a hole b : a device for holding a football in position for kicking c : an adjustable post on which a ball is placed for batting (as in T-ball)
2
: the area from which a golf ball is struck at the beginning of play on a hole
Origin of TEE
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1673
3tee
transitive verb
teedtee·ing
Definition of TEE
: to place (a ball) on a tee —often used with up
First Known Use of TEE
1673
TEE Defined for Kids
tee
noun \ˈtē\
Definition of TEE for Kids
: a device (as a post or peg) on which a ball is placed to be hit or kicked in various sports <a golf tee> <a football tee>
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