Synonyms:
torch
Meaning: a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
torch
Meaning: burn maliciously, as by arson; "The madman torched the barns"
Usage examples
Each held a flaming torch of sandal-wood.
His report says: "I gave the order to apply the torch.
"And here's an electric torch. Do you feel the button?"
In their hands they bear either a dagger, scourge, torch, or serpent.
"It's Lester," I said, and Godfrey flashed his torch into my face, then back to Swain's.
The squaw gave a loud and plaintive yell, dashed the torch to the earth, and buried everything in darkness.
You are about to place me in a position which cannot fail to wring from jealousy and covetousness their flaming torch of abuse.
Next he sought to gather some sticks with which to make a torch, but the only wood he was able to find was of oak and so green that it would not burn.
Being extremely glad to hear it, I immediately arose, and taking a torch in my hand, passed from one chamber to another on that side from whence the sound proceeded.
When the ends of the earth came marching in To torch and cresset gleam. And the roads of the world that lead to Rome Were filled with faces that moved like foam, Like faces in a dream.