tor
noun
a rocky pinnacle; a peak of a bare or rocky mountain or hill.
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tor
1 American
[tawr]
/ tɔr /
noun
-tor
2
American
tor
British
/ tɔː /
noun
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a high hill, esp a bare rocky one
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a prominent rock or heap of rocks, esp on a hill
Etymology
Origin of tor1
before 900; Middle English; Old English torr < Celtic; compare Irish tor rocky height, Welsh twr heap, pile
Origin of -tor2
< Latin -tor (stem -tōr- ), cognate with Greek -tōr (stem -tor- ), Sanskrit -tar-
Example Sentences
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"By showing that agmatinases are essential for healthy aging, we've uncovered a new layer of metabolic control over TOR -- one that may be conserved in humans," said Dr. Rallis.
From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2025
While the Kremlin has tried blocking the service, results have been mixed at best — and nowadays TOR is less necessary, as there are plenty of mirrors on the clear web.
From Salon • Nov. 14, 2024
You can also get in touch using SecureDrop, a highly anonymous and secure way of whistleblowing to the BBC which uses the TOR network.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2023
The Ukrainian Navy said Friday that that after the sinking of the flagship Moskva, the Russians began to install an anti-aircraft missile system called TOR on the decks of their ships.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2022
Firefox and TOR together made me into the invisible man, impervious to Board of Ed snooping, free to check out the Harajuku FM site and see what was up.
From Little Brother by Doctorow, Cory
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