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Another word for torch

torch Synonyms

torch

n.

beacon, light, flare, firebrand; see flashlight.

carry a torch for*

pine for, miss desperately, love in vain; see love 1.

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Another word for torch

verb

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To cause to burn or undergo combustion:

enkindle, fire, ignite, kindle, light¹. Idioms: set afire (or on fire), set fire to. See hot, start

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A nice little hot torch for the infantry!
He ripped open the door, blinded by the torch light in the halls.
Kris lit another torch to display a darkened case on the wall.
The torch-bearers sometimes seen on the relief represent one being in three aspects - the morning, noon and evening sun, or the vernal, summer and autumn sun.
He took in the gilded sconces and carved statues until his sensitive eyes watered, and he closed his eyes to the torch light.

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