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Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
torch|wood — «TRCH WUD», noun. 1. any one of various resinous woods for making torches. 2. a tree yielding such wood … Useful english dictionary
torch — ► NOUN 1) Brit. a portable battery powered electric lamp. 2) chiefly historical a piece of wood or cloth soaked in tallow and ignited. 3) something valuable which needs to be protected and maintained: the torch of freedom. 4) chiefly N. Amer. a… … English terms dictionary
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.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Torch thistle — Torch 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.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
torch — [tôrch] n. [ME < OFr torche < VL * torca, twisted object, for L torqua < torquere, to twist: see TORSION] 1. a portable light consisting of a long piece of resinous wood, or twisted tow dipped in tallow, etc., flaming at one end; link;… … English World dictionary
Wood Creek No. 281, Saskatchewan — Wood Creek No. 281 is a rural municipality located in southcentral Saskatchewan, Canada, adjacent to Last Mountain Lake. It is in Division #5. Demographics According to the Canada 2006 Census: Population 274 people Population percentage change 15 … Wikipedia
torch — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 (BrE) electric light ⇨ See also ↑flashlight ADJECTIVE ▪ powerful ▪ electric VERB + TORCH ▪ carry, have … Collocations dictionary
Torch — Originally, a torch was a portable source of fire used as a source of light, usually a rod shaped piece of wood with a rag soaked in pitch and/or some other flammable material wrapped around one end. Torches were often supported in sconces by… … Wikipedia
torch — n. & v. n. 1 (also electric torch) Brit. a portable battery powered electric lamp. 2 a a piece of wood, cloth, etc., soaked in tallow and lighted for illumination. b any similar lamp, e.g. an oil lamp on a pole. 3 a source of heat, illumination,… … Useful english dictionary
Torch (juggling) — Torches are juggling props used in many toss juggling routines. Juggling torches are essentially a club or stick on which the far end is an attached wick. Wicks The two most common wicks used with juggling torches are: *Kevlar para aramid… … Wikipedia