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torch

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  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