Tuos (en. Straightening)
/tu-os/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of straightening or making something level.
The straightening of the road leads to a better flow of traffic.
Ang tuos ng kalsada ay nagdudulot ng mas magandang daloy ng trapiko.
A process or method of arranging things to be straight.
The straightening of the woods is necessary before using them in construction.
Ang pag-tuos ng mga kahoy ay kinakailangan bago ito gamitin sa konstruksyon.
verb
To make a way for something to become straight.
Straighten the threads before sewing them.
Tuosin mo ang mga sinulid bago ito itahi.
To arrange so that the bent or curve is removed.
You need to straighten the walls before painting.
Kailangan mong tuosin ang mga dingding bago ipinta.
Common Phrases and Expressions
straightening of the mind
A process of clarifying or organizing ideas.
tuos ng isip
Related Words
focus
An important part of the straightening process.
tuon
Slang Meanings
A punch or kick without any opponent.
He gets hit with tuos from his friends during the game.
Tinatamaan siya ng tuos ng kanyang mga kaibigan sa laro.
Sudden anger or aggressive action.
I just asked, why did he tuos?
Nagtanong lang ako, bakit siya nagtuos?
To calm down or remove annoyance.
He became silent when he saw the tuos of his friends.
Tumahimik na siya nang makita ang tuos ng kanyang mga kaibigan.