Torch
Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːrtʃ/
Torch (noun)
- a small, portable light powered by batteries, used to see in the dark
- a long stick with a burning end, used for light or as a symbol
- a symbol representing hope, guidance, or enlightenment
Examples
- She used a torch to find her way in the dark.
- A torch is essential for camping trips.
Common collocations: switch on the torch, carry a torch, bright torch, light a torch, flaming torch