“Tor” or “Tore” or “Torr”—Which to use?

“Tor” or “Tore” or “Torr”

Overview

tor / tore / torr are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

tor: (noun) a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill. (noun) a high rocky hill.

tore: NA

torr: (noun) a unit of pressure equal to 0.001316 atmosphere; named after Torricelli.

Pronunciation

tor: t·AO·r

tore: t·AO·r

torr: t·AO·r

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Examples in Context

Examples of “tor”

Maps in a Mirror (1990) Tor Books
Tor Carding Forum
Torrington Municipal Airport (TOR) – Torrington
…by Fred D'Ignazio, published by TOR ()
…Mackintosh lands to Lochiel, including Tor Castle.
…to author Joseph Staten, publisher Tor Books asked Halos developer, Bungie,…
Tor Books, a fantasy imprint of…
…that data was available on Tor, and included images, HR records,…
…English version: The Dragon's Eye (Tor)
1994: Reparution dans Northern Stars (Tor)

Examples of “tore”

…of the unsupported shaft then tore up the bulkheads all the…
The departing residents tore down the damaged buildings for…
…Lions in Week 10, Tillman tore his right triceps, and was…
In 2017, Glover tore his ACL for the second…
…another long-term injury, where he tore his meniscus and would miss…
…while reading the oath and tore a piece of paper with…
…and Adela reappeared too and tore the picture apart.
Enraged, the São Paulo supporters tore down the gate and armed…
…of champagne under his arm, tore off for Graceland.
Tore Randulff Nielsen

Examples of “torr”

…lapsed until 1905, when Cecil Torr revived it.
Torr, Cecil (1918) Small Talk at
Torr, Geordie (2003).

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