tonight |
this present or approaching night. [2 definitions] |
tonka bean |
the fragrant seed of a tropical South American tree, used as a substitute for vanilla and in perfumes and snuff. [2 definitions] |
tonnage |
the carrying capacity of a ship, esp. a freighter, expressed in tons of weight or volume. [4 definitions] |
tonneau |
the enclosed rear seating compartment in an early model of automobile, or the entire body of such a model. [2 definitions] |
to no avail |
without achieving one's purpose; without success. |
tonometer |
an instrument that measures a sound's pitch, esp. a tuning fork or a set of tuning forks. [3 definitions] |
tonsil |
either of two masses of spongy tissue that are situated on either side of the throat near the back of the tongue, and that have a disputed function. |
tonsillectomy |
the surgical removal of the tonsils. |
tonsillitis |
inflammation of the tonsils. |
tonsorial |
of or pertaining to barbers or barbering (often used for humorous overstatement). |
tonsure |
the act of cutting the hair or shaving the head, esp. the crown, or the state resulting therefrom. [3 definitions] |
tontine |
an annuity or life insurance plan in which subscribers contribute to and share equally in a common fund, with all benefits going to the last survivor or those surviving past a specified time. [2 definitions] |
tonus |
the slight, continuous tension of relaxed muscles that enables them to respond to stimulation. |
too |
in addition; as well; also. [4 definitions] |
took |
past tense of take. |
tool |
an instrument, such as a hammer, drill, or other hand-held device, used for doing work. [8 definitions] |
toolbar |
one or more rows of buttons on a computer display, each of which can be clicked to select a particular functionality in a software application or web browser. |
toolbox |
a portable, usu. compartmentalized container for hand tools. |
toolmaker |
a skilled machinist who makes and maintains tools, dies, parts, and the like. |
toolroom |
a room in which tools are stored or, in a machine shop, where they are made and repaired. |
toolshed |
a small building, often behind a house, in which tools and equipment are stored; tool house. |