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toga
UK /ˈtəʊ.ɡə/ US /ˈtoʊ.ɡə/
noun 4name 1
Collocations
5ADJ.
black, over, white
VERB + TOGA
apply, approach, yield
TOGA + NOUN
-, trails
PREP.
in, in, on
ADV.
perhaps
Definitions
noun
1
A loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.
Or think of a decent young citizen in a toga - perhaps too much dice, you know - coming out here in the train of some prefect, or tax-gatherer, or trader even, to mend his fortunes.
2
A loose wrap gown.
3
cap and gown; ceremonial gown or robe (worn by a graduate, lawyer, judge, professor etc.)
name
1
Alternative spelling of Tonga, used until the mid 1940s.
noun
1
Initialism of takeoff / go-around (an engine thrust setting, usually the highest).
If you encounter windshear on approach, apply TOGA power and rotate the nose up to just below the stickshaker activation threshold to maximize the aircraft's climb capability.
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Or think of a decent young citizen in a toga - perhaps too much dice, you know - coming out here in the train of some prefect, or tax-gatherer, or trader even, to mend his fortunes.
Wiktionary02
If you encounter windshear on approach, apply TOGA power and rotate the nose up to just below the stickshaker activation threshold to maximize the aircraft's climb capability.
Wiktionary03
Let arms yield to the toga.
Tatoeba · #862502504
The shoes and the white toga are in the bedroom.
Tatoeba · #1070273105
A black toga trails over the marble hall.
Tatoeba · #12950953Usage Notes
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