A charge payable for permission to use a particular bridge or road. The toll for crossing the bridge is $5.
The number of deaths or casualties arising from a particular cause, such as an accident, battle, or natural disaster. The death toll from the earthquake has risen to 200.
The sound of a bell being rung slowly, especially for a death or funeral. The toll of the church bell could be heard throughout the village.
A harmful or damaging effect, especially one that gradually builds up over time. Years of stress had taken a heavy toll on his health.