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Topic: Jobs

toil

IPA: /tɔɪl/

KK: /tɔɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To work very hard and continuously, often with great effort and difficulty.

Example: She had to toil in the fields from sunrise to sunset.

noun

Definition: Hard and tiring work that requires a lot of effort.

Example: After a long day of toil in the fields, they were exhausted.

toiler

IPA: /ˈtɔɪlər/

KK: /ˈtɔɪlər/

noun

Definition: A person who works hard, especially at physical tasks.

Example: The toiler spent long hours in the fields, ensuring a good harvest.

toilful

IPA: /ˈtɔɪl.fəl/

KK: /ˈtɔɪl.fəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that requires a lot of hard work and effort; very labor-intensive.

Example: The toilful task of building the house took several months to complete.

tollman

IPA: /ˈtoʊlmən/

KK: /ˈtoʊlmən/

noun

Definition: A person who collects fees from travelers using a road, bridge, or other passage.

Example: The tollman waved at the cars as they passed through the checkpoint.

toolmaker

IPA: /ˈtuːlˌmeɪkər/

KK: /ˈtuːlˌmeɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates and repairs tools, often with special skills in machining and manufacturing.

Example: The toolmaker crafted a new set of precision instruments for the workshop.

tout

IPA: /taʊt/

KK: /taʊt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To promote or advertise something, often in an aggressive or brazen manner.

Example: The company decided to tout its new product at the trade show.

noun

Definition: A person who provides information about racehorses and their chances of winning, often selling this information to people who bet on races.

Example: The tout gave me tips on which horses to bet on for the big race.

transitive verb

Definition: To promote or advertise something in a way that is enthusiastic or aggressive, often to persuade others to buy or support it.

Example: The company is touting its new product as the best on the market.

touter

IPA: /ˈtaʊtər/

KK: /taʊtər/

noun

Definition: A person who tries to attract customers or clients, often in a pushy or aggressive manner.

Example: The touter stood outside the restaurant, trying to convince people to come in and eat.

towage

IPA: /ˈtoʊɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈtoʊɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The service or act of pulling a vehicle or boat with another vehicle or boat, usually by means of a rope or chain.

Example: The towage of the broken-down car was handled by a local towing company.

towboat

IPA: /ˈtoʊboʊt/

KK: /ˈtoʊˌboʊt/

noun

Definition: A strong boat designed to push or pull other boats, especially barges, along rivers and canals.

Example: The towboat skillfully maneuvered through the narrow channel, guiding the barges safely to their destination.

toxicologist

IPA: //tɒkˈsɪkəˌlɒdʒɪst//

KK: /tɑkˈsɪkəˌlɑdʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A scientist or doctor who studies the effects of harmful substances on living organisms.

Example: The toxicologist conducted tests to determine the safety of the new chemical compound.

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