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totem pole a vertical post or column that is carved with totemic figures and usu. painted, formerly erected in front of dwellings by certain coastal Indian peoples of northwestern North America. [2 definitions]
to the core through and through; completely.
to the fore to a position of primacy or prominence.
to the full to the greatest degree.
to the good to the benefit; advantageous. [2 definitions]
to the hilt as much as possible; completely; thoroughly.
to the letter in every detail; precisely.
to the point relevant to the main focus of interest or discussion.
to the tune of (informal) to the amount or extent of; at the cost of.
totter to sway or falter as if about to fall or collapse. [3 definitions]
toucan any of several brightly colored tropical birds with very large bills, found in the Western Hemisphere.
touch to bring one's hand or fingers in contact with (something) in order to feel it. [22 definitions]
touchable combined form of touch.
touch-and-go insecure or uncertain; precarious; risky.
touchback in football, a play in which a team touches the ball down in its own end zone as the result of a pass interception, kick reception, or recovery of the opposing team's fumble.
touchdown in football, the act or an instance of scoring six points by catching or carrying the ball on or behind the opponent's goal line. [3 definitions]
touché used in fencing to indicate a valid hit or touch. [2 definitions]
touched emotionally affected, esp. by the generosity, sensitivity, or kindness of others; moved. [2 definitions]
touch football a variety of football played without protective gear in which the ball carrier is stopped by being touched by an opponent instead of being tackled.
touchhole the vent in early guns and cannons through which the charge was ignited.
touching arousing feelings of sympathy or tenderness; moving. [3 definitions]