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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 or wheat flour. 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]
totem pole	a wooden pole that is carved and painted with totem images. Totem poles were raised outside the homes of some native peoples who lived near the Pacific coast in northwestern North America.
to the core	through and through; completely.
to the hilt	as much as possible; completely.
to the point	having to do with the main subject of interest or discussion.
totter	to sway or rock as if about to fall. [2 definitions]
toucan	a tropical bird of the Western Hemisphere that is brightly colored and has a very large bill.
touch	to put one's hand or fingers on in order to feel. [11 definitions]
touchdown	the act of scoring six points in football by catching or carrying the ball behind the opponent's goal line. [2 definitions]

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