tor
word
/ˈtɔɹ/
tor
/tˈɔː/
taw
Definition
A 'tor' is a high, rocky hill or a large, free-standing rock on the top of a hill, especially common in the British countryside.
Usage & Nuances
'Tor' is specific to geological or geographic contexts, especially in areas like Dartmoor and Cornwall. It is rarely used outside the UK or in everyday conversation, and is often encountered in literature, hiking, or natural history.
Spanish: colina rocosa - torPortuguese (BR): monte rochoso - torPortuguese (PT): colina rochosa - torChinese (Simplified): 岩丘 - 石山Chinese (Traditional): 岩丘 - 石山Hindi: पथरीली पहाड़ीArabic: تل صخريBengali: পাথুরে পাহাড়Russian: скалистый холм - торJapanese: 岩山Vietnamese: đồi đáKorean: 바위 언덕Turkish: kaya tepe - torUrdu: چٹانی پہاڑیIndonesian: bukit berbatu
Example Sentences
We climbed to the top of the tor to enjoy the view.
basic
The famous tor stands alone in the field.
basic
There are sheep grazing near the tor.
basic
Many legends are told about the ancient tor on the moor.
natural
If you visit Dartmoor, you have to hike up to a tor.
natural
The view from the tor at sunset is absolutely stunning.
natural