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TORCHES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Torches.

Torches - as a noun

A light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lightlight source
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient greeks and romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aaron's rodcommon mulleinflannel mulleingreat mulleinverbascum thapsuswoolly mullein

A small portable battery-powered electric lamp

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flashlight
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electric lamp
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blowlampblowtorch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
burner
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Torches - as a verb

Burn maliciously, as by arson

Example: "The madman torched the barns"

Example Sentences

"She carried two torches to light the way through the dark forest."
"The crowd raised their torches and cheered for their favorite team."
"The medieval knights marched in procession, holding their torches high."
"The cave explorers used torches to navigate through the narrow passages."
"In ancient times, torches were used for illumination."
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Word Game Points

Is TORCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, torches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TORCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TORCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, torches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TORCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TORCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, torches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TORCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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