nounπShareAn injury or wrong."The careless driver committed a tort when he hit the pedestrian. "lawrightguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, which causes an injury and can be remedied in civil court, usually through the awarding of damages."The car accident was considered a tort, and the injured driver sued for damages to cover their medical bills and lost wages. "lawrightactionguiltsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(only in the plural torts) Tort law (the area of law dealing with such wrongful acts)."Defamation and battery are examples of torts. "lawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTart; sharp."The lemon candy had a pleasingly tort flavor that made my mouth pucker. "foodqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareStretched tight; taut."The tort rope held the tent securely in place, preventing it from collapsing in the wind. "appearanceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tortoise."The little tort slowly crossed the schoolyard. "animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tortoiseshell (animal with coloured markings on fur)."The little girl named her new tort rabbit Patches, because of its beautiful mix of brown, black, and orange fur. "animalcolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
