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relating to barbers or hairdressing
"The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services."
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
"The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation."
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
"The topography of the region made construction very challenging."
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
"The earthquake caused the old building to topple."
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
"Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields."
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
"The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state."
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
"The tornado destroyed several houses in the village."
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
"The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship."
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
"After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated."
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
"The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers."
A twisting force that causes rotation.
"The mechanic measured the torque of the engine."
A strong and fast-moving stream of water; a sudden, violent outpouring of something.
"A torrent of rain flooded the streets."
Relating to or resembling a torrent; very heavy and fast flowing.
"The hikers were caught in torrential rain."
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
"The desert heat was torrid during the day."
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
"The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail."
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
"She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla."
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
"The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts."
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
"The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult."
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
"The journey through the desert was long and torturous."
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
"He tossed the keys onto the table."
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
"The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures."
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
"The old man tottered across the street with a cane."
causing strong feelings of sympathy, sadness, or tenderness
"The movie had a touching ending that made everyone cry."
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized
"Her work has become the touchstone of modern literature."
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