torni — meaning in English
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English meaning
- rook noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.
- sail noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.
- spire noun A tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.
- tower noun A tall, narrow structure, either standing alone or forming part of a larger building.
Senses
torni is used for these senses in English:
- rook (chess) A piece shaped like a castle tower, that can be moved only up, down, left or right (but not diagonally) or in castling.
- sail (nautical) A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
- sail A tower-like structure found on the dorsal (topside) surface of submarines.
- spire (architectural element) A tapering structure built on a roof or tower, especially as one of the central architectural features of a church or cathedral roof. [from 16th c.]
rook — full definition
- noun A large black European bird related to the crow, known for nesting in noisy colonies.
- noun In chess, a piece shaped like a castle tower that moves in straight lines, horizontally or vertically.
- verb To cheat or overcharge someone.
sail — full definition
- noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.
- verb To travel across water using wind power or, more generally, by boat or ship.
- verb To move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or through a situation.