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TORCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Torch.

How to pronounce torch:

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Torch - as a noun

A light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
light9light source
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient greeks and romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aaron's rodcommon mulleinflannel mulleingreat mulleinverbascum thapsuswoolly mullein

A small portable battery-powered electric lamp

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flashlight20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electric lamp
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blowlamp17blowtorch19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
burner8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Torch - as a verb

Burn maliciously, as by arson

Example: "The madman torched the barns"

Example Sentences

"He torched the old papers in the fireplace."
"The rioters torched several cars during the protest."
"The enemy army torched the village as they retreated."
"She torched her ex-boyfriend's belongings in a fit of anger."
"The arsonist torched the abandoned warehouse."
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Word Game Points

Is TORCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, torch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TORCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TORCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, torch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TORCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is TORCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, torch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TORCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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