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“torch”
1. A stick of wood dipped in wax or with one end wrapped in combustible material, set on fire and carried, especially in former times, as a source of light.
2. A portable light produced by the flame of a stick of resinous wood or of a flammable material twisted around the end of a stick of wood.
3. A portable device that emits an extremely hot flame; for example, something used in welding or for stripping paint.
4. An informal term; such as, to carry a torch for someone, or to be in love with somebody; especially, when this feeling is secret or unrequited (not returned in the same way).
5. A reference to a "flashlight", primarily a British usage.
2. A portable light produced by the flame of a stick of resinous wood or of a flammable material twisted around the end of a stick of wood.
3. A portable device that emits an extremely hot flame; for example, something used in welding or for stripping paint.
4. An informal term; such as, to carry a torch for someone, or to be in love with somebody; especially, when this feeling is secret or unrequited (not returned in the same way).
5. A reference to a "flashlight", primarily a British usage.
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tors-, tort-, -tort, tortu-, torqu-
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torch (verb), torches; torched; torching
1. To cause to burn or to undergo combustion; especially, with extraordinary rapidity, force, or thoroughness.
2. A slang term for setting fire to something; especially, as an act of arson or terrorism.
2. A slang term for setting fire to something; especially, as an act of arson or terrorism.
This entry is located in the following unit:
tors-, tort-, -tort, tortu-, torqu-
(page 3)
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“torch”
(Latin: light, shine; torch, lamp; heavenly body)
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“torch”
electric torch
A British term for a "flashlight".
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electro-, electr-, electri-
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