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Meaning of "Torquay" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TORQUAY

Torquay  [ˌtɔːˈkiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TORQUAY

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Torquay is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TORQUAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Torquay

Torquay

Coordinates: 50°28′45″N 3°31′50″W / 50.4792°N 3.5305°W / 50.4792; -3.5305 Torquay /tɔrˈkiː/ is a seaside town in Devon, England, part of the unitary authority area of Torbay. It lies 18 miles south of the county town of Exeter and 28 miles east-north-east of Plymouth, on the north of Tor Bay, adjoining the neighbouring town of Paignton on the west of the bay and across from the fishing port of Brixham. In the 2011 UK Census, Torquay's population was 65,245, about half of that of the whole of Torbay. The town's economy, like Brixham's, was initially based upon fishing and agriculture, but in the early 19th century the town began to develop into a fashionable seaside resort, initially frequented by members of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars while the Royal Navy anchored in the bay. Later, as the town's fame spread, it was popular with the crème de la crème of Victorian society. Renowned for its healthful climate, the town earned the nickname of the English Riviera and favourable comparisons to Montpellier. Torquay was the home of the writer Agatha Christie, who was born in the town and lived there during her early years.

Definition of Torquay in the English dictionary

The definition of Torquay in the dictionary is a town and resort in SW England, in Torbay unitary authority, S Devon. Pop: 62 968.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TORQUAY


alfaki
ˌælfəˈkiː
alfaqui
ˌælfəˈkiː
chickee
tʃɪˈkiː
croquis
krɒˈkiː
Lung-chi
ˈlʊŋˈkiː
Lungki
ˈlʊŋˈkiː
maquis
mɑːˈkiː
marquee
mɑːˈkiː
miskey
ˌmɪsˈkiː
off-key
ˌɒfˈkiː
offkey
ˌɒfˈkiː
rakee
rɑːˈkiː
raki
rɑːˈkiː
rekey
riːˈkiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TORQUAY

Torquemada
torquer
torques
torr
Torrance
Torre del Greco
torrefaction
torrefied
torrefies
torrefy
Torrens
Torrens title

WORDS THAT END LIKE TORQUAY

anyway
away
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bay
be that as it may
birthday
Blu-ray
Conway
day
display
everyday
free alongside quay
Friday
from day to day
gay
in a way
Paraguay
quay
tatouay
Uruguay

Synonyms and antonyms of Torquay in the English dictionary of synonyms

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托基
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Torquay
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Torquay
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Torquay
380 millions of speakers
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توركاي
280 millions of speakers

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Торки
278 millions of speakers

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Torquay
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Torquay
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Torquay
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Torquay
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Torquay
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トーキー
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토키
85 millions of speakers

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Torquay
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Torquay
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Torquay
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Torquay
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Torquay
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Torquay
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Torquay
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Торки
40 millions of speakers

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Torquay
30 millions of speakers
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Torquay
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Torquay
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Torquay
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Torquay
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Trends of use of Torquay

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TORQUAY»

The term «Torquay» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.101 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TORQUAY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Torquay

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TORQUAY»

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The Best Torquay United Football Chants Ever
Who's that team they call Torquay Who's that team we all adore? They're the boys in yellow and white, And we're f**king dynamite, Yellow Army, Yellow Army, Yellow Army, Yellow Army, We are Torquay We are Torquay We are Torquay We  ...
A Fan
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Melbourne & Victoria. Con Pianta. Ediz. Inglese
Direction from Melbourne Southwest Travel time Melbourne to Torquay 11⁄4 hours Air Fly to Avalon Airport (22km from Geelong) with Jetstar (%13 15 38; www.jetstar.com.au). Avalon Airport Shuttle (%5278 8788; ...
‎2008
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The Torquay Guide ... By Several Literary Gentlemen
bill,) near Tor-Abbey. Erodinm Moschatum, (Mushy Crane's-bill,) near Tor-Abbey. Erodium Maritimum, (Sea Crane's—bill,) Torquay, and coast of Torbay. DECANDRIA. Geranium. Goranenm Lucidum, (Shining Crane's—bill,) Anstis Cove; ...
‎1841
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Hand-book for Torquay, etc. [New edition.]
TORQUAY CLUB, READING ROOMS, BILLIARD ROOMS, &cGentlemen visiting Torquay are admitted either Weekly or Monthly Subscribers. Rules and Regulations may be obtained of Mr. WM. HEAKDER, Chemist, the Proprietor. TORQUAY ...
E. J. MATTHEWS (of Torquay.), 1856
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Handbook of the Torquay Flora, etc
Very abundant on roadsides and borders of fields about Torquay and Marychuroh. (E. B. t. 861.) P. v.—vII. 2. P. verna (spring C'.)—Pastures and waste places, most frequently in hilly and mountain districts. A small woody, procumbent plant, ...
Robert STEWART (M.R.C.S.), 1860
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Torquay Through Time
Thesame was astruelocally in Torquay asit was nationally. New promenades, water and sewage systems (much of themstillin use today), land reclamation schemes, publicandcivic buildingsand– aboveall – trees. The bareheadlands and ...
Leslie Retallick, 2013
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Torquay & Paignton: the making of a modern resort
Brixham and Paignton became villages at an early date, though there was little at Torquay before Torre Abbey was founded in 1196 and the monks built a small quay there.
Henry J. Lethbridge, 2003
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The Teignmouth, Dawlish, and Torquay Guide; with an Account ...
TORQUAY. l Tm RTY yetirs ago'this was a mere fishing Village, consisting of half- a-dozen straggling huts along the beach, with a rude pier of loose rocks to shelter the miserable craft. Few places exhibit such a remarkable example of rapid ...
Noel Thomas Carrington, 1829
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Warman's English & Continental Pottery & Porcelain: ...
History: G.J. Allen discovered red terra cotta clay on the Watcombe House grounds, just north of Torquay in 1869. The pottery industry in Torquay owed its existence to this discovery. Allen established the Watcombe Pottery. Charles Brock was ...
Susan D. Bagdade, Al Bagdade, 2004
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The Hills and Valleys of Torquay: A Study in Valley ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
A. J. Jukes-Browne, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TORQUAY»

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Paul Cox: Torquay United name ex-Mansfield boss as manager
Hargreaves left Torquay at the weekend after being put on gardening leave, having failed to come to an agreement with the club's new owners over pay. «BBC Sport, Jun 15»
2
Magic Merlin is the pick of the purrs - Torquay cat scoops world record
Merlin, aged 13, lives in Torquay with his owner Tracy Westwood and her daughter Alice. Tracy adopted Merlin when he was just a kitten from an animal rescue ... «Torquay Herald Express, May 15»
3
Ex-Argyle and Torquay United striker Zebroski jailed for four years
Troubled former Plymouth Argyle and Torquay United striker Chris Zebroski is facing the end of his football career after being jailed for four years and four ... «Western Morning News, Apr 15»
4
Paul Sturrock appointed Yeovil manager after four-day spell at …
Yeovil Town have appointed Paul Sturrock as their manager after he walked out on his advisory position at Torquay United only four days into the job. «The Guardian, Apr 15»
5
Possession 47% 53% 90 mins Torquay United AFC Telford United
Ryan Bowman (Torquay United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. 90:00 +0:36 Substitution. Substitution Substitution, AFC Telford ... «BBC News, Mar 15»
6
FA Trophy semi-final second leg: Torquay Utd 0-3 Wrexham (Agg 1-5)
... of goal and deserved the win. "It's tough on Torquay to go out at such a late stage and I feel for them but I want to be selfish and I want our team in the final." ... «BBC Sport, Feb 15»
7
FA Trophy: Wrexham 2-1 Torquay United
Wrexham hold a slender advantage after the first leg of their FA Trophy semi-final with Torquay United. Andy Coughlin made a crucial save to deny Ryan ... «BBC Sport, Feb 15»
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TORQUAY UNITED: Chris Hargreaves rues a lack of leadership …
TORQUAY United lost part one of their Boxing Day-New Year's Day double header against Bristol Rovers 2-1 at a wet and windy Plainmoor – and manager ... «Torquay Herald Express, Dec 14»
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TORQUAY UNITED: Ex-Gulls boss Paul Buckle appointed the new …
FORMER TORQUAY United manager Paul Buckle is the new boss of League Two Cheltenham Town. The Robins today confirmed strong speculation over the ... «Torquay Herald Express, Nov 14»
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Wycombe savour survival after win at Torquay on day of pure …
Torquay would have given a lot for the same opportunity. ... Torquay, who had two seasons in the Conference in 2007-09 and two in the League Two play-offs ... «The Guardian, May 14»

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