torched

torch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tawrch]
- /tɔrtʃ/
- /tɔːtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawrch]
- /tɔrtʃ/

Definitions of torched word

noun torched a light to be carried in the hand, consisting of some combustible substance, as resinous wood, or of twisted flax or the like soaked with tallow or other flammable substance, ignited at the upper end. 1
noun torched something considered as a source of illumination, enlightenment, guidance, etc.: the torch of learning. 1
noun torched any of various lamplike devices that produce a hot flame and are used for soldering, burning off paint, etc. 1
noun torched Slang. an arsonist. 1
noun torched Chiefly British. flashlight (def 1). 1
verb without object torched to burn or flare up like a torch. 1

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Origin of torched

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English torche (noun) < Old French < Vulgar Latin *torca something twisted. See torque

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Parts of speech for Torched

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Torched

torched popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

torched usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for torched

verb torched

calcined — to convert into calx by heating or burning.

noun torched

candled — Simple past tense and past participle of candle.
gaslit — gaslit (def 2).

All 3 Synonyms of torched