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torontonian
adjectivenounMedium
/təˈrɒn.təʊ.ni.ən/A person who is from or lives in Toronto, Canada.
torpedo
nounverbverb-intransitive+1moderate
/tɔːˈpiːdəʊ/A self-propelled underwater missile designed to explode on contact with or near a target, typically used in naval warfare.
torpedo boat
nounLow
/tɔːˈpiːdəʊ bəʊt/A small, fast naval vessel designed to launch torpedoes.
torpedo tube
nounC2 (very low frequency, highly specialized)
/tɔːˈpiː.dəʊ ˌtjuːb/A cylindrical device in a submarine, surface warship, or aircraft designed to launch torpedoes.
torpedo-boat destroyer
nounVery Low / Obsolete Historical Term
/tɔːˌpiː.dəʊ ˌbəʊt dɪˈstrɔɪ.ər/A small, fast warship designed to protect larger ships from attacks by torpedo boats.
torpedoman
nounLow
/tɔːˈpiːdəʊmən/A naval rating or petty officer whose primary duty is to operate, maintain, and service torpedoes and related equipment on a warship.
torpex
nounVery Low
/ˈtɔːpɛks/A high-powered explosive mixture, primarily used in naval mines and torpedoes during World War II.
torpor
nounC1
/ˈtɔːpə/A state of physical or mental inactivity, lethargy, or sluggishness.
torquay
nounLow
/tɔːˈkiː/A seaside town in Devon, South West England, known as a popular holiday destination and resort.
torque
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/tɔːk/A twisting force that causes rotation.
torque converter
nounC1
/ˈtɔːk kənˌvɜːtə/A fluid coupling in an automatic transmission that transfers rotating power from the engine to the transmission, allowing the vehicle to stop without stalling.
torque meter
nounLow
/ˈtɔːk ˌmiːtə/A device for measuring torque (rotational or twisting force).
torque spanner
nounLow in everyday language, but high in technical, engineering, and automotive registers.
/tɔːk ˈspænə/A hand tool used to apply a specific, measurable torque to a fastener such as a nut or bolt, ensuring it is tightened to a precise level.
torque wrench
nounLow
/ˈtɔːk rɛn(t)ʃ/A specialised hand tool used to apply a precise, calibrated amount of torque (rotational force) to a fastener, such as a nut or bolt.
torquemada
nounRare
/ˌtɔː.kɪˈmɑː.də/A cruel and fanatical inquisitor, originally referring to Tomás de Torquemada, or by extension, a harsh disciplinarian.
torques
nounC2/Rare
/ˈtɔː.kwɪz/A twisted metal collar or neck ring, typically of gold or bronze, worn as an ornament chiefly by ancient Gauls, Britons, and other Celtic peoples.
torr
nounLow. Highly specialized term used primarily in scientific and technical contexts.
/tɔː/A unit of pressure equal to 1/760 of a standard atmosphere (approximately equal to the pressure exerted by a one-millimetre column of mercury).
torralba
nounVery Low
/tɒˈrælbə/A proper noun, most commonly a place name or surname, referring to specific locations in Spain, most notably the archaeological site of Torralba in Soria, Spain.
torrance
nounLow
/ˈtɒrəns/A proper noun referring primarily to a surname or a place name, most famously associated with the city in California, USA.
torre de cerredo
nounVery low
/ˌtɒreɪ ðeɪ səˈreɪdəʊ/A prominent mountain peak in the Picos de Europa, northern Spain.

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