| 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] |
| toss |
to throw lightly; fling. [8 definitions] |
| tot1 |
a very young child. |
| total |
making up or including the whole; entire; full. [5 definitions] |
| totally |
completely; entirely. |
| tote |
to carry on one's back or in one's arms or hands. |
| totem |
a living thing, such as an animal or plant, that is taken as the symbol of a family or clan. [2 definitions] |