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A charge payable for permission to use a bridge, road, or similar facility.
“Drivers must pay a toll to cross the suspension bridge.”
A medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being.
“The fresh mountain air acted as a wonderful tonic for his tired spirit.”
A person who uses tools to perform a specific task, especially one who decorates leather by stamping or carving designs into it.
“The master leather tooler spent hours meticulously carving intricate floral patterns into the saddle.”
To make a short, high-pitched sound, typically by blowing a horn, whistle, or trumpet.
“The driver of the train gave a cheerful toot on the whistle.”
Playing lightly and casually on a wind instrument, or making a succession of gentle, low-pitched toot sounds.
“She could be heard tootling away on her clarinet in the backyard.”
Severe physical or mental suffering or agony.
“He lived in constant torment after the loss of his family.”
The action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something.
“The prisoners were subjected to horrific torture during their captivity.”
To throw something lightly, casually, or with a quick motion.
“She tossed her keys onto the table as she walked through the door.”
The mathematical result of 25 factorial (25!), representing the total number of unique linear arrangements possible for a set of 25 distinct elements.
“The total permutations of 25 is a staggering number exceeding 15 septillion.”
A significantly more difficult decision, challenge, or unpredictable situation than a previous one.
“Predicting the winner of this championship match is a much tougher toss than last year's final.”
The physical property of a material that enables it to endure high impact or stress without breaking or shattering.
“The new alloy was selected for its exceptional toughness in extreme temperatures.”
A journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited.
“We went on a guided tour of the historic castle.”
A journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited, typically in a circuitous route.
“The band is planning a series of tours across Europe to promote their new album.”
The state or condition of being untidy, disheveled, or disordered, especially referring to hair or clothing.
“She embraced her natural tousledness after a windy walk on the beach.”
Present participle and gerund of tousle: to make something, especially someone's hair, untidy or messy by rumpling or pulling it gently.
“She laughed, tousling her little brother's hair as she walked past.”