tee

(noun) the starting place for each hole on a golf course. Synonyms: teeing ground. Example: "They were waiting on the first tee."

(noun) support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff. Synonyms: football tee.

(noun) a short peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground. Synonyms: golf tee.

(verb) place on a tee. Synonyms: tee up. Example: "Tee golf balls."

(verb) connect with a tee. Example: "Tee two pipes."