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Definition torch in British English

torch noun

[countable] noun
/tɔː(r)tʃ/
1

a small electric light operated by batteries that you hold in your hand. The American word is flashlight

Example

Don't shine your torch straight into my eyes!

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2

a piece of wood with a flame at one end that is used to give light

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2.1

a tool with a flame at one end that is used for joining pieces of metal together or removing paint

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Definition torch in British English