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toeshoe
nounLow
/ˈtəʊʃuː/A type of dance shoe with a hardened, shaped toe, worn by ballet dancers.
toetoe
nounlow
/ˈtɔɪ.tɔɪ/A tall, native New Zealand grass, often used for thatching or decorative purposes.
toff
nounlow
/tɒf/A rich or upper-class person, especially one perceived as snobbish or pretentious.
toffee
nounB1
/ˈtɒfi/A sweet, chewy candy made by boiling sugar and butter together, often with flavorings such as vanilla.
toffee-apple
nounLow
/ˈtɒfi ˌæpəl/A sweet confection consisting of an apple coated in hard toffee, often served on a stick.
toft
nounRare/Archaic
/tɒft/A piece of ground where a homestead or messuage formerly stood; a homestead, especially with its buildings.
tofu
nounMedium
/ˈtəʊ.fuː/A soft, white food made from condensed soy milk, used as a protein source in various culinary dishes.
tog
nounverb-transitiveLow (C1/C2 level for measurement sense; informal clothing sense is rare outside specific regions like Australia/New Zealand)
/tɒɡ/A unit of measurement for the insulating properties of duvets, sleeping bags, and clothing.
toga
nounLow
/ˈtəʊɡə/A loose, flowing outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically by male citizens.
toga praetexta
nounC2
/ˈtəʊɡə praɪˈtɛkstə/A distinctive white toga with a broad purple border worn in Ancient Rome.
toga virilis
nounLow (historical/technical term)
/ˌtəʊɡə vɪˈrɪlɪs/A white toga worn by male citizens of ancient Rome, symbolising the assumption of manhood and civic responsibility.
togetherness
nounC1
/təˈɡeðənəs/A feeling of warmth, closeness, and unity among a group of people, often family or friends.
togger
verbRare
/ˈtɒɡ.ər/An informal British slang term for association football (soccer).
toggery
nounLow/Obsolete
/ˈtɒɡ.ər.i/Clothes or clothing collectively; attire or garments.
toggle
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈtɒɡl/A noun referring to a small fastener or a switch that alternates between two states; a verb meaning to switch or alternate between two options or conditions.
toggle bolt
nounLow
/ˈtɒɡl bəʊlt/A type of fastener used to attach objects to hollow walls or ceilings, consisting of a bolt with spring-loaded wings that open behind the wall surface to distribute weight.
toggle iron
nounLow
/ˈtɒɡ.əl ˈaɪ.ən/A tool or device made of iron with a toggle mechanism, used for fastening or securing objects.
toggle joint
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency - Technical)
/ˈtɒɡ.əl ˌdʒɔɪnt/A mechanical linkage consisting of two arms connected at a central pivot, designed to lock into a straight or nearly straight position under load, providing a high mechanical advantage.
toggle switch
nounC1
/ˌtɒɡl̩ ˈswɪtʃ/A small, typically binary mechanical or electronic switch that is flipped between two positions (often on/off) using a lever or button that is toggled.
toghril beg
nounVery Low
/ˈtɒɡrɪl ˈbeɡ/Historical ruler, founder of the Seljuk Empire (c. 990–1063).

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