A tee can mean a small peg used in sports, casual clothing, a T-shaped object or letter, or a secure computer hardware area.

Sports Equipment

• Golf tee: A small wooden, plastic, or biodegradable peg pushed into the ground to elevate a golf ball for the first shot on a hole.

• Football or rugby tee: A rubber or plastic holder that keeps a ball upright on the ground for a kickoff or field goal.

• Batting tee: An adjustable post used in T-ball, baseball, or softball practice to hold a stationary ball at the right height for hitting.

Clothing

• T-shirt: An informal word for a short-sleeved, casual fabric shirt named for its T-shape.