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Torch word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "torch" word

[noun] a burner that produces a hot flame
[noun] a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
[noun] a light carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
[noun] tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches
[verb] burn maliciously, as by arson; "The madman torched the barns"
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\Torch\ (t[^o]rch), 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. --Milton. {Torch thistle}. (Bot.) See under {Thistle}.

Synonyms for torch

Aaron's rod, blowlamp, blowtorch, common mullein, flannel mullein, flashlight, great mullein, Verbascum thapsus, woolly mullein

See also: burn | burn down | burner | electric lamp | fire | flambeau | flannel leaf | flashlight battery | light | light source | mullein | oxyacetylene torch | penlight | velvet plant |

The fun area, different aproach to word »torch«

Let's analyse "torch" as pure text. This string has Five letters in One syllable and One vowel. 20% of vowels is 18.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: HCROT. Average typing speed for these characters is 1295 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: torch: 6 = 6, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: torch: 2 + 6 + 9 + 3 + 8 = 28, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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