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Definition of tee
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: the letter t
2
: something shaped like a capital T
4
: a mark aimed at in various games (such as curling)
tee
noun (2)Definition of tee (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: 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
tee
verb
teed; teeing
Definition of tee (Entry 3 of 3)
: to place (a ball) on a tee
—often used with up
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“Tee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tee. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.
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tee
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Kids Definition of tee
: 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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The first known use of tee was in the 15th century
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