Torch word meaning and definition

Beside meaning and definition for word "torch", on this page you can find other interesting information too, like synonyms or related words. On bottom of the page we have fun area, like tarot cards, numerology for these Five characters, how to write "torch" with bar codes or hand signs and more.. Table of Contents:

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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

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]

Morse code: - --- .-. -.-. ....

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.	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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