| toroid |
a surface that is produced by the rotation of any closed plane curve about a straight line in its own plane, or a solid that has such a surface. [2 definitions] |
| to roll out the red carpet |
to greet in grand or impressive style. |
| torpedo |
a long, cylindrical, self-propelled explosive missile that can be launched against ships from above or under water. [6 definitions] |
| torpedo boat |
a fast, maneuverable, lightly armored boat used to torpedo enemy ships. |
| torpedo tube |
a tube from which torpedoes are launched, as in marine vessels. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. [2 definitions] |
| torpor |
a state of suspended movement or feeling, as in a dormant animal. [2 definitions] |
| torque |
the measured ability of a force to produce turning or twisting around an axis, such as a gear or shaft. |
| torque converter |
a hydraulic device that transfers or increases torque, as in the automatic transmission of an automobile. |
| torques |
a ring of feathers, hair, or color around the neck of a bird or animal. |
| torque wrench |
a wrench that indicates how much torque has been applied in tightening a nut, bolt, or the like. |
| torrefy |
to dry (a drug, ore, or the like) with intense heat. |
| torrent |
a heavy, turbulent flow of water, as in a rushing stream, a flood, or a downpour. [2 definitions] |
| torrential |
of or like a torrent. [2 definitions] |
| torrid |
parched or scorched by the sun, as a geographic area. [2 definitions] |
| Torrid Zone |
the area of the earth between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn; Tropical Zone. |
| torsade |
a twisted cord or strip of fabric, or a molding resembling this, used as ornament. |
| torsion |
the act of twisting or the state of being twisted. [2 definitions] |
| torsion bar |
a metal bar that maintains stability under twisting, used in the suspensions of some automobiles. |
| torso |
the human body from neck to hips; trunk. [2 definitions] |
| tort |
in law, any civil rather than criminal harm or injury that violates the implicit duty of each citizen not to harm others, and for which one may bring a civil suit and collect compensation. |