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Tore

Tore Meaning & Definition
Tore Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Tore?

[n] commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

Synonyms | Synonyms for Tore: torus

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See Also | molding | moulding

Tore In Webster's Dictionary

\Tore\, imp. of {Tear}.
\Tore\, n. [Probably from the root of tear; cf. W. t['o]r a break, cut, t['o]ri to break, cut.] The dead grass that remains on mowing land in winter and spring. [Prov. Eng.] --Mortimer.
\Tore\, n. [See {Torus}.] 1. (Arch.) Same as {Torus}. 2. (Geom.) (a) The surface described by the circumference of a circle revolving about a straight line in its own plane. (b) The solid inclosed by such a surface; -- sometimes called an {anchor ring}.

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