Torch — synonyms, definition

1. torch (Noun) Brit

21 synonym

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4 definitions

torch (Noun) — A light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance.

torch (Noun) — Tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches.

torch (Noun) — A small portable battery-powered electric lamp.

torch (Noun) — A burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame.

7 types of

burner electric lamp flannel leaf light light source mullein velvet plant

3 types

Flambeau oxyacetylene torch penlight

1 part

flashlight battery

2. torch (Verb) Brit

1 definition

torch (Verb) — Burn maliciously, as by arson. ex. "The madman torched the barns"

3 types of

burn burn down fire