tite
/taɪt/ or /taɪt/ (UK) /taɪt/ (US)
Definitions
1. noun
A type of hard, fine-grained sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used in construction and sculpture.
“The statue is carved from a block of tite found in the quarry.”
2. adjective
Very small in size.
“The tite particles were too small to be seen with the naked eye.”
3. noun
A person who is extremely poor, especially one who is destitute.
“The tite family lived in a small, run-down apartment.”