tortillonAn artist’s tool used to smudge and blend a drawing made from charcoal, pencil, or pastel, consisting of a tightly-wound stick of soft, fibrous paper, sanded to a point at one end like a pencil.
tortipelvisdistortion of the pelvis caused by muscular contractions
tortitudeA supposed attitude particular to tortoiseshell cats, usually implying fussiness, strong touch boundaries, or being demanding in general compared to cats with other coat coloration.
tortoiseAny of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae (chiefly Canada, US) or the order Testudines (chiefly UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, India), whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.
tortoiselikeResembling or characteristic of a tortoise; thus frequently slow or unhurried
tortoiseshellThe horny, translucent, mottled covering of the carapace of the hawksbill turtle, used as a veneer etc.
TortolaAn island of the British Virgin Islands, the largest and most populated.
tortoniAny of several sorts of ice-cream flavoured with rum or sherry, often containing chopped cherries and topped with almonds, crumbled macaroons, etc.
tortrixA tortrix moth, any member of the family Tortricidae
tortsSynonym of tort law (“the area of law dealing with wrongful acts, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to contracts, which cause injuries and can be remedied in civil courts, usually through the awarding of damages”).
torturableCapable of, or suitable for, being tortured.
tortureThe infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish.
torturedHaving been subjected to torture, mental or physical.
toruffleTo ruffle excessively, to the degree of causing something to lose its proper form or shape; ruffle up.
torulaAny of a species of fungi, Cyberlindnera jadinii (synonym Candida utilis, basionym Torula utilis), related to the yeasts used in baking and brewing, sometimes used in processed food.
TorwoodA locality in the Shire of Baw Baw, south eastern Victoria, Australia.
toryA member or supporter of the Conservative Party, which evolved from Royalist politicians; historically associated with upholding the rights of the monarchy and the privileges of the established Church.
toshakhanaA repository of articles received as presents, or intended to be given as presents, attached to a government office or to a rich person's establishment.
toshaoThe elected leader or head of an Indigenous Amerindian community in Guyana, responsible for representing the village and managing its affairs, particularly in dealings with the government.
toshauThe elected leader or chief of an indigenous village in Guyana, responsible for governance, administration, and representing the community's interests.