English to English Dictionary

Tornado

A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.

Torori

A soft, loose, or drooping state, often used to describe food textures.

Torr

A unit of pressure equal to 133.32 pascals or one millimeter of mercury, used particularly in vacuum measurements.

Torrefaction

The thermal treatment of biomass or minerals at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen to alter their chemical and physical properties.

Torrent

A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

Torrential

Falling in large amounts or with great force, typically used to describe heavy rain.

Torrential Rain

A heavy, intense rainfall that occurs over a short period of time, often leading to flooding.

Torres Strait Islander

A member of the Indigenous peoples of the Torres Strait Islands, known for their distinct cultural practices and languages.

Torrid

Very hot and dry.

Torsedor

A tool or device used for twisting or turning materials, often in crafting or mechanical applications.

Torso

The human trunk; the body excluding the head and limbs.

Tort

A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.