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tom

/tɒm/ /tɑm/

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noun

A flat gong (without knob) that is struck with a felt-covered hammer.

Examples :

"The music teacher used the tom to create a deep, resonant sound during the practice session. "

music sound utensil item

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The male of the domesticated cat.

Examples :

"My neighbor's tom cat is always chasing butterflies in the garden. "

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The male of the turkey.

Examples :

"The farmer proudly showed off his prize-winning tom at the county fair. "

animal bird biology nature

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The male of the orangutan.

Examples :

"The zookeepers were excited because their tom, a large male orangutan, had finally fathered a baby. "

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The male of certain other animals.

Examples :

"The farmer kept a tom turkey to breed with his hens. "

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The jack of trumps in the card game gleek.

Examples :

""In the old card game Gleek, drawing Tom meant you held the jack of trumps and were in a very strong position." "

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noun

Examples :

""Before indoor plumbing, people often used a tom in their bedrooms at night." "

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noun

A small joined pair of drums, beaten with the hands.

Examples :

"The children enjoyed making music with their small tom, tapping out a simple rhythm on the drums with their hands. "

music sound entertainment

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(usually as a pair) Any cylindrical drum, with no snare; part of a drum kit.

Examples :

"The drummer hit the tom with force, creating a deep, resonant sound that shook the floor. "

music sound part item

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A tomato (the fruit).

Examples :

"Toms 90p a pound"

food fruit vegetable

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noun

Examples :

"She admired the beautiful tom displayed in the shop window, especially the intricate silver necklaces. "

appearance item

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verb

(of a black person) To act in an obsequiously servile manner toward white authority.

race attitude action culture character human society person

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verb

To dig out a hole below the hatch cover of a bulker and fill it with cargo or weights to aid stability.

Examples :

"The crew had to tom the hold with extra ore before setting sail, ensuring the ship's stability in the rough seas. "

nautical sailing technical job work