Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Torches.
Torches - as a noun
A light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
light9light sourceHyponyms (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 mulleinA small portable battery-powered electric lamp
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flashlight20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electric lampHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blowlamp17blowtorch19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
burner8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Torches - as a verb
Burn maliciously, as by arson
Example: "The madman torched the barns"
Example Sentences
"She carried two torches to light the way through the dark forest."
"The crowd raised their torches and cheered for their favorite team."
"The medieval knights marched in procession, holding their torches high."
"The cave explorers used torches to navigate through the narrow passages."
"In ancient times, torches were used for illumination."
Word Game Points
Is TORCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, torches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TORCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is TORCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, torches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTORCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is TORCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, torches is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTORCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
