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touchpaper
nounLow
/ˈtʌtʃˌpeɪpə/A strip of paper impregnated with chemicals, historically used to ignite a fuse, especially for fireworks or explosives.
touchscreen
nounB2
/ˈtʌtʃskriːn/A display screen on a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device that responds to the touch of a finger or stylus, allowing direct interaction without a separate keyboard or mouse.
touchstone
nounC2
/ˈtʌtʃstəʊn/A standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized.
touchwood
nounC1
/ˌtʌtʃ ˈwʊd/An interjection or phrase used to express a hope that good luck will continue after mentioning something fortunate, or to ward off bad luck.
touggourt
nounVery low
/ˈtuːɡɔːt/A city in northeastern Algeria, known as an oasis town.
tough
adjectiveadverbnoun+1High-frequency
/tʌf/Strong and durable; able to withstand great force or pressure.
tough love
nounC1
/ˌtʌf ˈlʌv/An approach to raising or managing someone that involves being strict and not showing sympathy, in order to help them in the long term.
tough pitch
nounMedium
/tʌf pɪtʃ/A difficult or challenging playing field or sales presentation.
toughen
verbverb-ambitransitivemedium
/ˈtʌfən/To make something or someone stronger, more resilient, or less susceptible to damage.
toughie
nounC2 (Low frequency, informal/spoken)
/ˈtʌfi/A person or thing that is notably tough, resilient, or difficult.
toul
nounExtremely low or non-existent
Not a standard English word; may be a rare or obsolete term with no widely accepted meaning.
toulon
nounVery Low (Primarily proper noun referring to a specific place)
/ˈtuːlɒ̃/ or /ˈtuːlɒn/A city in southeastern France, on the Mediterranean coast, a major naval port.
toulouse
nounLow
/tuːˈluːz/A city in southwestern France, the capital of the Occitanie region.
toulouse-lautrec
nounC1
/ˌtuːluːz ləʊˈtrek/A French post-impressionist painter and lithographer (1864–1901), known for works depicting the Parisian nightlife, especially cabarets like the Moulin Rouge.
toun
nounVery Low
/taʊn/Town (archaic Scottish spelling)
toupee
nounC1
/ˈtuːpeɪ/A small artificial hairpiece worn to cover a bald spot.
tour
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/tʊə(r)/A journey for pleasure or education during which several places are visited.
tour d'horizon
nounC1/C2
/ˌtʊə dɒrɪˈzɒ̃/A broad, general survey or overview of a subject, situation, or range of topics.
tour de force
nounC2
/ˌtʊə də ˈfɔːs/A performance or achievement that demonstrates exceptional skill or brilliance.
tour en l'air
nounLow
/ˌtʊər ɒ̃ ˈleə/A classical ballet step: a jump straight upward during which the dancer makes one or more complete revolutions in the air before landing.

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