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Vocabulary Entry
torch
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A portable means of illumination, typically consisting of a stick with a flame or a device that produces light.
Example Sentences
"She carried a torch to light her way through the dark cave."
"During the festival, people paraded with torches to celebrate."
"The torch burned brightly, casting flickering shadows on the walls."
V
verb
To ignite or to light something, often used in the context of starting a flame or fire.
Example Sentences
"He torched the pile of leaves to clear the yard."
"The arsonist was arrested for torching the abandoned building."
"We will torch the old papers to ensure they are completely destroyed."