torch
Cross references:
1. blowtorch
torch \'to.(*)rch\ \-.bar-*r, -.ber-\ \-.li-t\ n [ME torche, fr. OF, bundle
of twisted straw or tow, torch, fr. (assumed)] often attrib VL torca; akin
to L torque-re to twist - more at TORTURE 1: a burning stick of resinous
wood or twist of tow used to give light and usu. carried in the hand :
FLAMBEAU 2: something (as wisdom or knowledge) likened to a torch as giving
light or guidance 3: any of various portable devices for emitting an
unusually hot flame chiefly Brit 4: FLASHLIGHT - torch.bear.er n