| toothpaste |
a paste used to clean the teeth. |
| toothpick |
a short, thin, pointed piece of wood that is used to remove tiny pieces of food from between the teeth. |
| top1 |
the highest area, point, or surface. [11 definitions] |
| top2 |
a toy shaped like a cone that spins on its point. |
| topaz |
a clear, crystal stone that is yellow or brown and used in jewelry. |
| topic |
a subject of discussion or conversation. |
| topography |
the shape of the earth's surface across an area or region. The topography of an area includes the size and location of hills and dips in the land. |
| topple |
to sway and fall down; tumble. [2 definitions] |
| topsy-turvy |
upside down. [3 definitions] |
| torah |
(sometimes capitalized) the whole body of recorded Jewish law and wisdom, in particular the Old Testament and the Talmud. [2 definitions] |
| torch |
a stick or rod with a burning material on one end that is lit and carried for light. [3 definitions] |
| tore |
past tense of "tear2." |
| torment |
to cause to feel great pain or distress. [3 definitions] |
| torn |
the past participle of "tear2." |
| tornado |
a storm of very strong winds that often form a dark cloud that is shaped like a funnel. Although it does not last long, a tornado destroys everything in its path. |
| torpedo |
a long missile that is shaped like a cigar and is used to destroy ships. A torpedo travels through the water under its own power and explodes when it hits something. [2 definitions] |
| torrent |
a heavy flow of water with a strong current, such as a rushing stream, a flood, or a heavy rainfall. |
| torso |
the human body from neck to hips; trunk. |
| tortilla |
a Mexican flat bread or thin pancake made of cornmeal. Tortillas are often served hot and filled with beans, meat, or other foods. |
| tortoise |
a turtle that lives on land. |
| torture |
the intentional causing of great physical or emotional pain to a person or animal. [3 definitions] |