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- English Word Torase Definition To scratch to pieces.
- English Word Torbernite Definition A mineral occurring in emerald-green tabular crystals having a micaceous structure. It is a hydrous phosphate of uranium and copper. Called also copper uranite, and chalcolite.
- English Word Torc Definition Same as Torque, 1.
- English Word Torch Definition A light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood; a large candle or flambeau, or a lamp giving a large, flaring flame.
- English Word Torch Definition A flashlight.
- English Word Torchbearer Definition One whose office it is to carry a torch.
- English Word Torcher Definition One who gives light with a torch, or as if with a torch.
- English Word Torchlight Definition The light of a torch, or of torches. Also adjectively; as, a torchlight procession.
- English Word Torchon lace Definition a simple thread lace worked upon a pillow with coarse thread; also, a similar lace made by machinery.
- English Word Torchwood Definition The inflammable wood of certain trees (Amyris balsamifera, A. Floridana, etc.); also, the trees themselves.
- English Word Torchwort Definition The common mullein, the stalks of which, dipped in suet, anciently served for torches. Called also torch, and hig-taper.
- English Word Tore Definition imp. of Tear.
- English Word Tore Definition The dead grass that remains on mowing land in winter and spring.
- English Word Tore Definition Same as Torus.
- English Word Tore Definition The surface described by the circumference of a circle revolving about a straight line in its own plane.
- English Word Tore Definition The solid inclosed by such a surface; -- sometimes called an anchor ring.
- English Word Tore Definition of Tear
- English Word Toreador Definition A bullfighter.
- English Word Toret Definition A Turret.
- English Word Toret Definition A ring for fastening a hawk's leash to the jesses; also, a ring affixed to the collar of a dog, etc.