Definitions

1. noun

a small piece of ground or a hole in a golf course, typically marked by a flag or flagstick, into which a player strikes the ball.

“The golfer lined up her shot to the tee.”

2. noun

a piece of fabric or a strip of material, typically used as part of a garment or as a decoration.

“The designer added a delicate tee to the wedding dress.”

3. verb

to supply with or as if with a tee, especially as a means of communication or a connection.

“The company will tee the new client up with a sales representative.”

4. verb

to place the ball on the tee for a shot in golf.

“The golfer teed up her ball for the next shot.”