torch
/tɔːtʃ/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a stick with fire at one end that you carry to give light.
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Can you grab the torch? It's dark outside.”
“The runner carried the Olympic torch through the city.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.
“The mob of angry villagers carried torches and pitchforks to the vampire's castle.”