Torch (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The Olympic torch was lit to signal the start of the games.
• She grabbed a torch from the shed to navigate through the dark woods.
• The cavemen huddled together, holding a torch made of branches and animal fat to keep warm.
• The soldier lit his torch to read the map in the dark bunker.
• The explorer carried a torch as he ventured deeper into the ancient ruins.

Hypernyms

• Light Source

Related Words

• Torch (verb)

Meaning ²

A burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Blowlamp
• Blowtorch

Hypernyms

• Burner

Hyponyms

• Oxyacetylene Torch

Related Words

• Torch (verb)

Meaning ³

Tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Woolly Mullein
• Aaron's Rod
• Flannel Mullein
• Common Mullein
• Great Mullein
• Verbascum Thapsus

Hypernyms

• Velvet Plant
• Mullein
• Flannel Leaf

Meaning ⁴

A small portable battery-powered electric lamp.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Flashlight

Hypernyms

• Electric Lamp

Hyponyms

• Penlight