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Uptoss

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To toss up..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive) To toss up.
  2. (intransitive) To be tossed up.
  3. A tossing up.
  4. That which is tossed up.

Example Sentences

[…] and brasses reflective Gleam in the sun, and away to the clouds uptoss the refulgence: […]
The boat drew closer and closer, hurling along through the seething green like a thing alive, lifting and sending and uptossing across the huge-backed breakers, or disappearing behind them only to rush into sight again […]
Sometimes its sky line was broken by an uptoss from some one overpowering blast.
You can see even the smallest animals, such as porcupines and ground hogs, over a mile away, and the first step of a bear, or the first uptoss of a deer's head is seen instantly.

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Antonyms for uptoss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does uptoss mean?

Uptoss means (transitive) To toss up..

What is a synonym for uptoss?

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What is the opposite of uptoss?

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How do you use uptoss in a sentence?

[…] and brasses reflective Gleam in the sun, and away to the clouds uptoss the refulgence: […]

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