tel — meaning in English

English meaning

• moment noun A very short period of time, or a particular point in time.
• point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
• tick noun A small blood-feeding arachnid that attaches to the skin of animals and humans.

Senses

tel is used for these senses in English:

• moment (historical, unit) A definite period of time, specifically one-tenth of a point, or one-fortieth or one-fiftieth of an hour.
• point (obsolete) A tiny amount of time; a moment. [14th–17th c.]
• tick (colloquial) A short period of time, particularly a second.

moment — full definition

1. noun A very short period of time, or a particular point in time.
2. name A surname.

point — full definition

1. noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
2. noun The main idea or purpose of something said or done.
3. noun A unit used for scoring in a game or contest.
4. noun A specific place or moment.
5. verb To extend a finger toward something to indicate its location.

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