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toby

/ˈtoʊbi/

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noun

Taza para beber, con forma de cabeza humana con sombrero

A drinking mug, in the shape of a human head with a hat atop.

Examples :

"My grandfather keeps his loose change in a colorful toby on his mantelpiece. "

Mi abuelo guarda su cambio suelto en un toby colorido en su repisa de la chimenea.

drink utensil item culture

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noun

Válvula de conexión de agua

The valve that mediates the connection between a mains water-supply and a premises's own plumbing.

Examples :

"The plumber needed special tools to access the toby and shut off the water supply to the house. "

El fontanero necesitaba herramientas especiales para acceder a la válvula de conexión de agua y cortar el suministro de agua a la casa.

utility property building device

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noun

Carretera, autopista

The road or highway.

Examples :

"The toby was closed due to a major accident. "

La carretera estaba cerrada debido a un accidente importante.

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noun

Un tipo de cigarro inferior de forma larga y delgada, ahusado en un extremo

A kind of inferior cigar of a long slender shape, tapered at one end.

Examples :

"After a long day of gardening, the farmer relaxed on his porch with a toby between his teeth, enjoying the quiet evening. "

Después de un largo día de jardinería, el granjero se relajó en su porche con un cigarro inferior entre los dientes, disfrutando de la tranquila noche.

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noun

Ídolo moro, Zanclus cornutus

The Moorish idol, Zanclus cornutus

Examples :

"The museum exhibit featured a beautiful Toby, a type of Moorish idol. "

La exhibición del museo presentaba un hermoso Ídolo moro, un tipo de Toby.

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noun

Pez globo

Any of several species of pufferfish in the genus Canthigaster

Examples :

"While snorkeling in Hawaii, I saw a small, brightly colored toby darting around the coral. "

Mientras buceaba con esnórquel en Hawái, vi un pequeño pez globo de colores brillantes que se movía rápidamente alrededor del coral.

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