Tor/tɔːr/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Nature Landmark A tor typically refers to a rock outcrop on a hill, often used as landmarks in the UK. The ancient tor was visible for miles around. Pro Tip 2/3Celtic Mystique Tors often have mystical significance in Celtic cultures and can be settings for folklore. Legends say the tor is home to the fae folk. Pro Tip 3/3Geographical Feature Tors are distinctive due to weathering, helping distinguish them from regular hills or mountains. Geologists studied the tor's unique rock formations.