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tor

/tɔː(ɹ)/ /tɔɹ/

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noun

Felsformation, Felsgipfel

A craggy outcrop of rock on the summit of a hill, created by the erosion and weathering of rock.

Examples :

"The hikers paused to admire the view from the tor, a rocky peak jutting out from the hilltop. "

Die Wanderer hielten an, um die Aussicht von der Felsformation zu bewundern, einem felsigen Gipfel, der aus dem Hügel ragte.

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noun

Hügelkuppe, Felsformation

(South-West England) A hill with such rock formation.

Examples :

"The hikers paused to admire the view from the top of the tor, its granite rocks weathered by centuries of wind and rain. "

Die Wanderer hielten an, um die Aussicht von der Spitze der Hügelkuppe zu bewundern, deren Granitfelsen durch Jahrhunderte von Wind und Regen verwittert waren.

geography geology place nature

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noun

Turm

A tower; a turret.

Examples :

"The old castle was impressive, with a small tor on each corner of its main structure. "

Das alte Schloss war beeindruckend, mit einem kleinen Turm an jeder Ecke seiner Hauptstruktur.

architecture building

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adjective

Schwer, mühsam

Hard, difficult; wearisome, tedious.

Examples :

"The long, tor commute to work every day made him feel exhausted. "

Der lange, mühsame Arbeitsweg jeden Tag ließ ihn sich erschöpft fühlen.

attitude character quality mind

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adjective

Stark, kräftig; groß, massiv

Strong, sturdy; great, massive.

Examples :

"The blacksmith possessed tor arms from years of hammering iron. "

Der Schmied besaß durch jahrelanges Hämmern von Eisen starke Arme.

quality appearance mass

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adjective

Voll, reich

Examples :

"After a week of heavy rain, the river was tor, overflowing its banks. "

Nach einer Woche starken Regens war der Fluss voll und trat über die Ufer.