torch
n. piece of wood that is lit on fire to provide light, lamp; flashlight, small portable light powered by a battery; (Slang) arsonist, one who intentionally lights fires, one who maliciously burns property v. set on fire, ignite, set ablaze; intentionally light fires, set on fire maliciously | ||||
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TORCH&tl= Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Torch
(n.)
A light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood; a large candle or flambeau, or a lamp giving a large, flaring flame.
(n.)
A flashlight.
(n.)
A light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood; a large candle or flambeau, or a lamp giving a large, flaring flame.
(n.)
A flashlight.
| WordNet 2.0 |
torch
Noun
1. a light carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
(hypernym) light, light source
(hyponym) flambeau
2. tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches
(synonym) common mullein, great mullein, Aaron's rod, flannel mullein, woolly mullein, Verbascum thapsus
(hypernym) mullein, flannel leaf, velvet plant
3. a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
(synonym) flashlight
(hypernym) electric lamp
(hyponym) penlight
(part-meronym) flashlight battery
4. a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame
(synonym) blowtorch, blowlamp
(hypernym) burner
(hyponym) oxyacetylene torch
Verb
1. burn maliciously, as by arson; "The madman torched the barns"
(hypernym) burn, fire, burn down
Noun
1. a light carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
(hypernym) light, light source
(hyponym) flambeau
2. tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches
(synonym) common mullein, great mullein, Aaron's rod, flannel mullein, woolly mullein, Verbascum thapsus
(hypernym) mullein, flannel leaf, velvet plant
3. a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
(synonym) flashlight
(hypernym) electric lamp
(hyponym) penlight
(part-meronym) flashlight battery
4. a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame
(synonym) blowtorch, blowlamp
(hypernym) burner
(hyponym) oxyacetylene torch
Verb
1. burn maliciously, as by arson; "The madman torched the barns"
(hypernym) burn, fire, burn down
| The Phrase Finder |
Hold a torch
Meaning
To aid or assist.
Origin
Apprentices used to be expected to hold a torch so that more senior workmen were able to see what they were doing. Likewise, 'Hold a candle.'
Meaning
To aid or assist.
Origin
Apprentices used to be expected to hold a torch so that more senior workmen were able to see what they were doing. Likewise, 'Hold a candle.'
| Australian Slang |
Torch
1. set on fire; 2. (sport) completely outplay the opposition; 3. flashlight, hand-held battery powered illumination device
1. set on fire; 2. (sport) completely outplay the opposition; 3. flashlight, hand-held battery powered illumination device
Carry a torch for
be still madly in love with someone despite not being in a relationship with them
| Queen's English - American English Glossary |
Torch
Flashlight.
Flashlight.
| hEnglish - advanced version |
torch
torch
wort \torch"wort`\ (?), n. (bot.) the common mullein, the stalks of which, dipped in suet, anciently served for torches. called also torch, and hig-taper.
torch
\torch\ (tôrch), n. [oe. torche, f. torche a torch, rag, wisp, pad; probably from a derivative of l. torquere, tortum, to twist, because twisted like a rope; cf. f. torcher to rub, wipe, it. topcia a torch, torciare to wrap, twist, of. torse a torse. cf. torture.] a light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood; a large candle or flambeau, or a lamp giving a large, flaring flame. they light the nuptial torch.
torch
thistle. (bot.) see under thistle.
torch
n
1. a light carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
2. tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient greeks and romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches [syn: common mullein, great mullein , aaron's rod , flannel mullein, woolly mullein , verbascum thapsus]
3. a small portable battery-powered electric lamp [syn: flashlight]
4. a burner that produces a hot flame [syn: blowtorch, blowlamp]
v : burn maliciously, as by arson; "the madman torched the barns"
similar words(6)
torch thistle
water torch
flying torch
torch song
torch race
torch singer
torch
wort \torch"wort`\ (?), n. (bot.) the common mullein, the stalks of which, dipped in suet, anciently served for torches. called also torch, and hig-taper.
torch
\torch\ (tôrch), n. [oe. torche, f. torche a torch, rag, wisp, pad; probably from a derivative of l. torquere, tortum, to twist, because twisted like a rope; cf. f. torcher to rub, wipe, it. topcia a torch, torciare to wrap, twist, of. torse a torse. cf. torture.] a light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood; a large candle or flambeau, or a lamp giving a large, flaring flame. they light the nuptial torch.
torch
thistle. (bot.) see under thistle.
torch
n
1. a light carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
2. tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient greeks and romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches [syn: common mullein, great mullein , aaron's rod , flannel mullein, woolly mullein , verbascum thapsus]
3. a small portable battery-powered electric lamp [syn: flashlight]
4. a burner that produces a hot flame [syn: blowtorch, blowlamp]
v : burn maliciously, as by arson; "the madman torched the barns"
similar words(6)
torch thistle
water torch
flying torch
torch song
torch race
torch singer
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
torch
tóirse m.
tóirse m.
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Torch
Torch = n. a wreath, a coil
Torch = n. a wreath, a coil
Tamper
Tamper = n. a taper, a torch
| Dream Dictionary |
Torch
To dream of seeing torches, foretells pleasant amusement and favorable business. To carry a torch, denotes success in love making or intricate affairs. For one to go out, denotes failure and distress.
See Lantern and Lamp.
To dream of seeing torches, foretells pleasant amusement and favorable business. To carry a torch, denotes success in love making or intricate affairs. For one to go out, denotes failure and distress.
See Lantern and Lamp.
| Phobia |
Selaphobia
Fear of light flashes
Fear of light flashes
TORCH&tl= Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| International Relations and Security Acronyms |
TORCH
World War II (November 1942) Allied invasion of northwest Africa
World War II (November 1942) Allied invasion of northwest Africa
TORCH&tl= Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS USED IN HSE |
TORCH
Transferring Ownership Responsibility and Commitment for Hazard Control
Transferring Ownership Responsibility and Commitment for Hazard Control
TORCH&tl= Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Jazz Glossary |
torch
occasionally used after the 1920's and 1930's as a description of a ballad of unrequited love.
occasionally used after the 1920's and 1930's as a description of a ballad of unrequited love.
| English - Klingon |
torch
n. Sech
n. Sech
TORCH&tl= Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
TORC
Torch Offshore, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Provides subsea construction services in connection with the infield development of offshore oil and natural gas reservoirs. new registrant.
Torch Offshore, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Provides subsea construction services in connection with the infield development of offshore oil and natural gas reservoirs. new registrant.
TRU
TORCH ENERGY ROYALTY TR
Exchange: NYSE
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TORCH&tl= Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Torch
Originally, a torch was a portable source of fire used as a source of light, usually a rod-shaped piece of wood with a rag soaked in pitch and/or some other flammable material wrapped around one end. Torches were often supported in sconces by brackets high up on walls, to throw light over corridors in stone structures such as castles or crypts. Tiki torches are a popular decorative element.
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