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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 torch n. Pronunciation: ' to ̇ rch Function: noun Usage: often attrib Etymology: Middle English torche, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *torca, alteration of Latin torqua something twisted, collar of twisted metal, alteration of torques; akin to Latin torquēre to twist ― more at TORTURE Date: 13th century 1 : a burning stick of resinous wood or twist of tow used to give light and usually carried in the hand : FLAMBEAU 2 : something (as tradition, wisdom, or knowledge) likened to a torch as giving light or guidance <pass the torch to the next generation> 3 : any of various portable devices for emitting an unusually hot flame ― compare BLOWTORCH 4 chiefly British : FLASHLIGHT 2 5 : INCENDIARY 1A ]]> 2 torch n. Function: transitive verb Date: 1901 : to set fire to with or as if with a torch]]> torch (as used in expressions) n. carry the torch carry a torch plasma torch torch singer torch song ]]>