Toque

Word TOQUE
Character 5
Hyphenation toque
Pronunciations /təʊk/

Definitions and meanings of "Toque"

What do we mean by toque?

Any of several styles of small, usually brimless, close-fitting hats. noun

A hat, usually white, having a tall pleated crown and no brim and traditionally worn by chefs. noun

See toboggan-cap. noun

A head-covering formerly worn by men and women—a diminished form of the hat with turned-up brim. noun

A small bonnet in the shape of a round, close-fitting crown without a projecting brim, worn by women in the nineteenth century. noun

The bonnet-macaque, Macacus sinensis, so called from the arrangement of the hairs of the head into a kind of toque or cap; also, some similar monkey, as M. pileolatus of Ceylon. See cut under bonnet-macaque. noun

A small nominal money of account, used in trading on some parts of the west coast of Africa. noun

A kind of cap worn in the 16th century, and copied in modern fashions; -- called also toquet. noun

A variety of the bonnet monkey. noun

A knitted hat, usually conical but of varying shape, often woollen, and sometimes topped by a pom-pom or tassel. noun

A type of hat with no brim. noun

A tall white hat with no brim of the sort worn by chefs noun

A chef. noun

A variety of bonnet monkey. noun

A small round woman's hat noun

A tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs noun

A type of hat with no brim.

(specifically) A tall white hat with no brim of the sort worn by chefs

(by extension) A chef.

A variety of bonnet monkey; toque macaque, Macaca sinica.

An African nominal money of account, equal to 40 cowries.

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The word "toque" in example sentences

It makes me feel like a pro yet the baker's toque is missing. ❋ Anjali (2007)

A toque is a hat, a chesterfield is a couch, and it is pronounced 'zed' not 'zee', 'zed' ! ❋ Unknown (2005)

Before setting out from Pembina, he bought boots, toques [for my American readers, a toque is a winter hat], a parka, two sets of gloves, thermal socks, a compass, trail mix and water. ❋ Trinityboy (2005)

A toque is a type of hat that is cylindrical in shape and of which the top is several inches about the top of the head. ❋ William Safire (2004)

Then that started the discussion about the "toque" (chef's hat), which then confused jessica because Canadians always assume toque = touque = tuque = winter hat. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The participants were two young and pleasant-looking girls: they discussed matters feminine, of which only the words "toque," "a bewitching little thing," and "pink velvet" had reached my ears; but when I heard the question, "What became of your last poem, Clara?" ❋ Various (1904)

Her head-dress was that worn by all quadroons -- the "toque" of the Madras kerchief, which sat upon her brow like a coronet, its green, crimson, and yellow checks contrasting finely with the raven blackness of her hair. ❋ Mayne Reid (1850)

Now and then a negro gallops past, turbaned like a Turk; for the chequered Madras "toque" has much the appearance of the Turkish head-dress, but is lighter and even more picturesque. ❋ Mayne Reid (1850)

The Republican race did get an upper crust boost when Herman Cain, former CEO of Godfather Pizza, threw his toque in the ring. ❋ Richard Valeriani (2011)

Two tables away, some men were finishing their coffee when Alex and Julian appeared with a bottle of champagne, a 16-inch-high "toque" of pink cotton candy and a whispered "happy birthday." ❋ Rozanne Gold (2011)

Her appearance, of course – the strong, masculine face and honey hair, all crags and straw, the dark toque and oversize coat somewhat incongruous in a boutique hotel in central Paris – but more her sense of wonder, her openness to the possibility of wonder in herself and others. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Formerly, widows married in gray or mauve, though it was later thought permissible for her to wear a cream or white dress, though some wore pale colors, with a matching hat or toque, and a bouquet comprised of mauve, pink, or violet flowers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"I just ordered a second printing of 25,000 copies," said Mr. Myhrvold, sitting in the Core Club dining room wearing a chef's toque. ❋ Marshall Heyman (2011)

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