Definitions starting with t

• table bridge A movable bridge whose span is lifted from below at both ends.
• table football A location designated for football/soccer games played on a table with figurettes on movable rods.
• table tennis A location designated for table tennis, where players can hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a table.
• tag A generic name based on a predefined standard or derivative of multiple standards.
• tailor shop Retail space where customers can take clothes or other cloth items for adjustments or repairs.
• take-out A place where prepared food or drinks can be ordered and picked up for consumption elsewhere.
• tall building A building with at least 10 levels of regularly divided enclosed floor space.
• tan A medium light shade of brown.
• tank A large container for any liquid or gas which does not rest on a pedestal.
• tanning salon A facility specializing in cosmetic tanning using ultraviolet lights.
• taoist temple A place of prayer and reverence in the Taoist faith.
• tapered roof A sharply pointed roof with a round plan or more than four sides.
• taqueria A food stand specializing in tacos and similar Mexican prepared foods.
• tar Roofing made with a coating of tar, a heated form of pitch derived from organic resins or coal bypriducts.
• tar and gravel Roofing made with a layer of small rocks on top of a layer of tar.
• tattoo parlor A place specializing in the production of ornamental body art.
• taupe A very dark shade of grayish brown.
• tavern A bar with tables for food service, with an emphasis on drinking and socializing.
• tax accountant A specialist in tax-related accounting.
• tax office A government office administering tax collection.
• tax preparation office A retail office where customers can meet accountants or other professionals to have their tax forms prepared.
• taxi dispatch station A place used for directing and coordinating taxi service.
• taxi parking A place designated for temporary storage or idling of taxicabs when not in service.
• tea house An establishment specializing in serving tea to customers.
• teaching hospital A general-care hospital operated by an educational institution to train medical students.
• teal A color about halfway between blue and green.
• team sports A venue for competition between teams of opposing players in athletic games.
• technical drawings Precise technical plans suitable for use in design and construction.
• technological research Places for academic, institutional, or commercial research and development in technology and applied sciences.
• telecommunication Spaces and structures which promote the technical functions of long-distance communications.
• telecommunications tower A large and substantial tower for holding an airwave transmitter in a high place.
• telephone store Any store specializing in telephones or mobile phones, including calling packages and phone services.
• temperature Measurements of the amount of heat expressed in degrees.
• temple A sacred place for worship or religious ritual in non-Semitic faiths.
• temple A house of worship in a non-Semitic religion.
• temporarily closed to the public A place that is normally open to the public but is currently not accessible.
• temporary construction An object which is built with its destruction already planned.
• tenancy design The arrangement of a building design with respect to the number of intended tenants.
• tenant The long-term official occupier of a space.
• tenant amenity A feature of a structure designated for the benefit of its tenants or customers.
• tennis One or more courts for tennis, with standing nets and a surface conducive to bouncing.
• tennis court One or more tennis playing fields with nets available on site for tenants.
• terra-cotta Thick tiles of baked clay applied to a building facade.
• terra-cotta A dark shade or orange, about halfway between orange and red.
• terraced roof A roof formed by multiple setbacks.
• terraces Accessible elevated spaces on building setbacks or projecting platforms.
• terrazzo Flooring made of a poured aggregate of resin and decorative rock chips.
• test
• tethered balloon A lighter-than-air balloon permanently attached to the ground by cables.
• text A multicolor surface dominated by texts, numbers, or other glyphs.
• text media Data sources in the form of printed media, controlled databases, and similar numeric or textual formats.
• textile mill A facility for the manufacture of cloths and similar pliable sheets from raw materials.
• thai restaurant A restaurant specializing in Thai cuisine.
• thatch Roofing made of overlapping layers of dried grasses or plant stalks.
• theater A facility where dramas are performed on a stage in front of an audience.
• theater operator The franchisee, manager, or chain operator responsible for any cinema, concert space, or other kind of theater.
• theater rehearsal space A place designated for practicing and rehearsing theatrical performances.
• themed museum A public space devoted to exhibits on a specific subject, which is not covered by any general category of museum.
• thermometer on facade A digital or analog reading on a structure's exterior which displays the current temperature to the public.
• thickness Measurements of the perpendicular distance between two sides of the same component.
• ticket sales Places specializing in the sale of tickets for admission or passage.
• tidal power harnessing A facility for generating electric power by harnessing tidal flows in the ocean.
• tiki bar An exotic-themed bar or pub specializing in tropical cocktails.
• tiles A facade composed of many hard units which are individually mounted to a back surface.
• tilt A window which is hinged in the middle, and swings open along a central axis.
• tilt bridge A movable bridge with a curved span that forms an arch when rotated at the ends.
• tilt-turn Windows whose panes can open both horizontally and vertically.
• timber storage Space for bulk storage of harvested tree trunks and branches.
• time capsule opened A cache of interesting items, usually sealed long ago, is unlocked and revealed.
• time capsule sealed A cache of interesting items is buried or sealed at a site, to be opened usually at some designated far future date.
• time-share The sale of usage rights to a property withing a determined time slot.
• time-share condominium Residential space shared on a rotating basis by multiple owners.
• tin mine A site where naturally occurring tin ore is extracted from the earth.
• tip element The highest element above a structure's architectural peak, completing its tip height.
• tip height The distance from base level to the highest constructed or attached object on a structure.
• tire store A retail space specializing in the sale of vehicle tires.
• titanium A strong, light, corrosion-resistant silvery metal.
• titanium mine A site where naturally occurring titanium ore is extracted from the earth.
• tobacconist A shop specializing in tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and loose tobacco.
• toll booth A place on a highway or other traffic route where tolls are collected from travelers.
• top bar height The vertical elevation from a building's base to the floorplate of its highest bar.
• top hotel floor height The vertical elevation of the highest hotel floor above a building's base.
• top mechanical floor height The vertical distance from base level to the highest full mechanical floor.
• top occupied floor height The vertical distance from base level to the highest floorplate available for regular occupant usage.
• top office floor height The vertical elevation of the highest office floor above a building's base.
• top residential floor height The vertical elevation of the highest residential floor above a building's base.
• top restaurant height The vertical elevation from a building's base to the floorplate of its highest restaurant.
• topped out The structure's shape is completed, but it is not yet ready for use.
• torii A Japanese gateway formed by horizontal beams and vertical posts.
• total available space The amount of space in a property available for further use, not counting space already claimed.
• total facade area The total area of all parts of a structure's facade, not counting minor indentations.
• total parking area Total open floor area used for parking space.
• total renovation begins A thorough renovation to a building's interior space begins.
• total renovation ends A thorough renovation to a building's interior space is completed.
• total residential population The number of persons whose primary home is in a structure at any particular time.
• total roof area The total area of all parts of a structure's roof, including flat and sloping sections.
• total staff population The total number of persons currently employed inside a structure.
• totem pole A carved mast with several stacked emblematic figures, usually of animals.
• tower A high structure with very little if any floor space inside.
• tower block A high-rise building or skyscraper which contains multiple residential units.
• tower crane collapses A tower crane being used on a structure falls down or is severely broken.
• toy store A retail outlet specializing in playthings, especially non-athletic objects designed for children.
• track and field Space for team or individual contests involving running events and/or field events.
• track length The length of one set of rail car tracks on a structure or object.
• track lighting Adjustable and movable lights mounted on fixed tracks.
• traction Elevators raised and lowered along tracks by cables, using a counterweight for balance.
• trade court A court of law designated for resolution of trade disputes.
• trading center A site for commercial trading of financial products or commodities.
• traditional clothing store Retail space specializing in traditional regional or ethnic clothing, or national folk costumes.
• traditional hydraulic Hydraulic elevators with a single cylinder which recedes into the ground below.
• traffic consultant A company which designs routes and systems for traffic in or around a structure.
• traffic counter An automatic device which counts passing vehicle traffic and displays informative results to the public.
• traffic court A court of law designated for legal cases involving traffic violations.
• traffic enforcement A place especially devoted to enforcement of traffic laws.
• traffic research A company which prepares information and projections on traffic flows in and around a structure.
• traffic signal Lights, flags, or other dynamic signs used for directing traffic at intersections.
• trailer park A plot of land used for housing movable residences, including trailers and mobile homes.
• trailer rental A company which owns trailers or cabins and leases them for use at construction sites.
• train depot A place for parking or storing railroad cars when not in use.
• train station A site where passengers regularly board and alight from regional or intercity trains.
• trained plants A facade constructed out of living plants trained or planted to form an intended shape.
• training school A site where lessons are given, apart from degree-oriented academic study.
• tram depot A place for parking or storing streetcars when not in use.
• tram station A platform, structure, or place where passengers can board and alight from streetcars.
• tram traffic A site or structure used as a route for trams or streetcars.
• tram traffic signal Dynamically changing signs which issue commands to trams and light rail.
• tramway A corridor for light rail transportation, mainly at ground level.
• transformer cluster An outdoor group of machines that transfers electrical current from one circuit to another.
• transit direction center A site where directions are offered to travelers.
• transit operator An agency or private company that operates a transportation line or network.
• transmission mast A rooftop mast with an antenna for broadcasting communication signals.
• transparent fire protection manufacturer A manufacturer of fire-safe glass installed for safety in windows, doors, and walls.
• transportation corridor A pathway for a particular mode of transportation.
• transportation feature A feature that enhances an object's connection to any kind of external transportation network or route.
• transporter bridge A bridge which conveys traffic across its span via gondolas suspended from a high track or cables.
• trapezoid An 4-sided floor plan where at least 2 sides are not parallel.
• travel agency A place where travel arrangements are provided by expert travel planners.
• travertine A sedimentary calcite imprinted with small fossils.
• treasure storage A place for keeping and protecting items of extreme value when not on display or in use.
• tree church An open-air church whose structure is built mainly out of trees.
• treehouse A building using a living tree as its primary structural support.
• trench A linear excavation which is not filled with water.
• trestle A form of bridge or viaduct supported by a continuous rigid framework.
• triangle A three-sided floor plan.
• triumphal arch A monumental archway inscribed in a massive rectangular structure.
• truck depot A place for parking or storing large trucks when not in use.
• truck freight terminal A nodal center for transferring cargo to and from large numbers of trucks.
• truck fueling station A gas or diesel station restricted to large trucks.
• truck parking A parking site reserved or designed for trucks.
• truck rental A place where large cargo-carrying road vehicles can be rented.
• truck shows A place for performance stunts using heavy trucks.
• truck washing A facility for cleaning trucks and other large vehicles.
• truss bridge A bridge whose span is carried by the tension in a series of beams connected between the ends.
• trussed frame A framing system relying on simple diagonal braces to resist lateral forces.
• trussed tube A system in which the perimeter walls act as a rigid tube and are reinforced by vertical trusses.
• tube-in-tube A system which combines an exceptionally strong perimeter frame with a similar tube at the core.
• tudor revival Architecture of the 19th and 20th centuries based on English Tudor domestic styles, usually with half-timbering and steeply pitched roofs.
• tuff A textured rock composed of material ejected in a volcanic explosion.
• tuned mass damper A stabilizing device designed to move in a contrary direction when a structure sways.
• tunnel A man-made passageway through part of the earth.
• turkish bath A communal bath with a series of hot, cold, and wet rooms.
• turkish restaurant A restaurant specializing in Turkish cuisine.
• turret A small tower-like protrusion attached to the corner or edge of a building.
• tutoring A place where supplemental education is provided to current or prospective students.
• tv studio A place where television programs are filmed or broadcast.
• tv transmission A site where television station signals are disseminated through the air.
• twin building A structure whose appearance is almost identical to that of a neighboring structure.
• twister roller coaster A roller coaster whose trains follow a tightly wound circuit within a small area.

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