nounπShareA flat gong (without knob) that is struck with a felt-covered hammer."The music teacher used the tom to create a deep, resonant sound during the practice session. "musicsoundutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe male of the domesticated cat."My neighbor's tom cat is always chasing butterflies in the garden. "animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe male of the turkey."The farmer proudly showed off his prize-winning tom at the county fair. "animalbirdbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe male of the orangutan."The zookeepers were excited because their tom, a large male orangutan, had finally fathered a baby. "animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe male of certain other animals."The farmer kept a tom turkey to breed with his hens. "animalsexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe jack of trumps in the card game gleek.""In the old card game Gleek, drawing Tom meant you held the jack of trumps and were in a very strong position." "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA close-stool.""Before indoor plumbing, people often used a tom in their bedrooms at night." "utilityitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small joined pair of drums, beaten with the hands."The children enjoyed making music with their small tom, tapping out a simple rhythm on the drums with their hands. "musicsoundentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually as a pair) Any cylindrical drum, with no snare; part of a drum kit."The drummer hit the tom with force, creating a deep, resonant sound that shook the floor. "musicsoundpartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tomato (the fruit)."Toms 90p a pound"foodfruitvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareJewellery"She admired the beautiful tom displayed in the shop window, especially the intricate silver necklaces. "appearanceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a black person) To act in an obsequiously servile manner toward white authority.raceattitudeactionculturecharacterhumansocietypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig out a hole below the hatch cover of a bulker and fill it with cargo or weights to aid stability."The crew had to tom the hold with extra ore before setting sail, ensuring the ship's stability in the rough seas. "nauticalsailingtechnicaljobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading