tee meaning and definition

TEE noun

Definition of tee (noun)

1. the starting place for each hole on a golf course
   • "they were waiting on the first tee"
   • synonyms: teeing ground
2. support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff
   • synonyms: football tee
3. a short peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground
   • synonyms: golf tee

TEE verb

Definition of tee (verb)

1. place on a tee
   • "tee golf balls"
   • synonyms: tee up
2. connect with a tee
   • "tee two pipes"