torching

torch

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawrch]
- /tɔrtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawrch]
- /tɔrtʃ/

Definitions of torching word

noun torching a light to be carried in the hand, consisting of some combustible substance, as resinous wood, or of twisted flax or the like soaked with tallow or other flammable substance, ignited at the upper end. 1
noun torching something considered as a source of illumination, enlightenment, guidance, etc.: the torch of learning. 1
noun torching any of various lamplike devices that produce a hot flame and are used for soldering, burning off paint, etc. 1
noun torching Slang. an arsonist. 1
noun torching Chiefly British. flashlight (def 1). 1
verb without object torching to burn or flare up like a torch. 1

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Origin of torching

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English torche (noun) < Old French < Vulgar Latin *torca something twisted. See torque

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Parts of speech for Torching

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Torching

torching popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

torching usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for torching

noun torching

arson — Arson is the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or vehicle.
incendiarism — the act or practice of an arsonist; malicious burning.

All 2 Synonyms of torching