The Rocky Mountains are a mountain range located in western North America. The term 'Rocky Mountains' can be broken down into two four-letter words: TORS and CLRD. TORS is an abbreviation for the Latin word 'torus, ' which means 'a rounded mass or mound.' CLRD is an abbreviation for the English word 'CLARION, ' which means 'a loud, clear sound.' Together, these two words describe the Rocky Mountains as a large, majestic range of mountains that can be heard from far away.