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to ll-free ADJ [usu ADJ n] A toll-free phone number is one which you can dial without having to pay for the call. [AM ] ● ADV [ADV after v] Toll-free is also an adverb. □  Call our customer-service staff toll-free. [in BRIT, use freefone ]

tom /tɒ m/ (toms ) N‑COUNT A tom is a male cat.

toma|hawk /tɒ məhɔːk/ (tomahawks ) N‑COUNT A tomahawk is a small light axe that is used by Native American peoples.

to|ma|to /təmɑː toʊ, [AM ] -me I -/ (tomatoes ) N‑VAR Tomatoes are small, soft, red fruit that you can eat raw in salads or cooked as a vegetable.

tomb /tuː m/ (tombs ) N‑COUNT A tomb is a large grave that is above ground and that usually has a sculpture or other decoration on it.

tom|boy /tɒ mbɔ I / (tomboys ) N‑COUNT If you say that a girl is a tomboy , you mean that she likes playing rough or noisy games, or doing things that were traditionally considered to be things that boys enjoy.

tomb|stone /tuː mstoʊn/ (tombstones ) N‑COUNT A tombstone is a large stone with words carved into it, which is placed on a grave.

to m cat (tomcats ) also tomcat N‑COUNT A tom cat is a male cat.

tome /toʊ m/ (tomes ) N‑COUNT A tome is a very large, heavy book. [FORMAL ]

tom|fool|ery /tɒmfuː ləri/ N‑UNCOUNT Tomfoolery is playful behaviour, usually of a rather silly, noisy, or rough kind. □  Were you serious, or was that a bit of tomfoolery?

to|mor|row ◆◆◇ /təmɒ roʊ, [AM ] -mɔː r-/

1 ADV You use tomorrow to refer to the day after today. □  Bye, see you tomorrow. □  The first official results will be announced tomorrow. ● N‑UNCOUNT Tomorrow is also a noun. □  He will play for the team in tomorrow's match against England.

2 ADV You can refer to the future, especially the near future, as tomorrow . □  What is education going to look like tomorrow? ● N‑UNCOUNT Tomorrow is also a noun. □  …tomorrow's computer industry.

to m-tom (tom-toms ) N‑COUNT A tom-tom is a tall narrow drum that is usually played with the hands.

ton ◆◇◇ /tʌ n/ (tons )

1 N‑COUNT [num N ] A ton is a unit of weight that is equal to 2240 pounds in Britain and to 2000 pounds in the United States. □ [+ of ] Hundreds of tons of oil spilled into the sea. □  Getting rid of rubbish can cost $100 a ton.

2 N‑COUNT A ton is the same as a tonne .

3 PHRASE If someone comes down on you like a ton of bricks , they are extremely angry with you and tell you off because of something wrong that you have done. [INFORMAL ] □  If you do something awful they all come down on you like a ton of bricks.

4 PHRASE If you say that something weighs a ton , you mean that it is extremely heavy. [INFORMAL ]

to|nal /toʊ n ^ə l/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] Tonal means relating to the qualities or pitch of a sound or to the tonality of a piece of music. □  There is little tonal variety in his voice. □  …tonal music.

to|nal|ity /toʊnæ l I ti/ (tonalities ) N‑VAR Tonality is the presence of a musical key in a piece of music. [TECHNICAL ]

tone ◆◇◇ /toʊ n/ (tones , toning , toned )

1 N‑COUNT [usu pl] The tone of a sound is its particular quality. □  Cross could hear him speaking in low tones to Sarah. □ [+ of ] …the clear tone of the bell.

2 N‑COUNT Someone's tone is a quality in their voice which shows what they are feeling or thinking. □ [+ of ] I still didn't like his tone of voice. □  Her tone implied that her patience was limited.

3 N‑SING [oft in N ] The tone of a speech or piece of writing is its style and the opinions or ideas expressed in it. □ [+ of ] The spokesman said the tone of the letter was very friendly. □  His comments to reporters were conciliatory in tone.

4 N‑SING The tone of a place or an event is its general atmosphere. □  The front desk, with its friendly, helpful staff, sets the tone for the rest of the store.