plural of ton-up boy

(law) As the occasion requires.

Alternative spelling of meter-tonne-second

Alternative spelling of meter-tonne-second

(transitive) To have a sudden and significant impact.

(pathology) Inflammation of the tonsils.

(anatomy, immunology) Ellipsis of palatine tonsil.. / (anatomy, immunology) Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues.

(surgery) The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.

(Christianity, Buddhism) To shave the crown of the head as a sign of humility and religious vocation.

A ritual shaving of this kind. / The bald patch resulting from being tonsured.