1
: the letter t
2
: something shaped like a capital T
3
informal
: t-shirt
wearing a cotton tee
4
: a mark aimed at in various games (such as curling)
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
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Sharing a carousel of costume pictures on her Instagram, Sienna can be seen rocking an all-red look comprised of cargo pants, a zip-up tee, Nike sneakers and a large crown.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
Golfers will be able to tee on the walkable course, dubbed Cabot Pacific, which is designed by Canadian golf course architect Rod Whitman.
—Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Beyond footwear, New Balance offers an extensive selection from the official TCS NYC Marathon gear and athlete collaborations, including graphic tees, jackets, and pants, allowing fans and runners to wear their pride.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Sharing a carousel of costume pictures on her Instagram, Sienna can be seen rocking an all-red look comprised of cargo pants, a zip-up tee, Nike sneakers and a large crown.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Besides economic differences, Oliver’s other biggest distinction from Harris and Trump — his opposition to Israel’s role in the war in Gaza — could further tee him up to have influence in states with substantial Arab American and Muslim populations, like Michigan.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
Golfers will be able to tee on the walkable course, dubbed Cabot Pacific, which is designed by Canadian golf course architect Rod Whitman.
—Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Tee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tee. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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tee
2 of 3 noun1
a
: a small peg on which a golf ball is set to be struck
b
: 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 in starting play on a hole
tee
3 of 3 verb
teed; teeing
: to place on a tee
teed up the ball
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