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Torch
01
antorcha, pólvora
a handheld portable light source that uses a flame to lighten a place
Example
He lit a torch to explore the dark cave.
The Olympic torch symbolizes unity and tradition.
02
linterna, faro
a handheld light that is battery-powered and is used to give light to a place in the dark
Dialect
British
British
03
soplete, antorcha
a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame
to torch
01
incendiar, prender fuego a
to intentionally set fire to something, causing it to burn or be destroyed
Transitive: to torch sth
Example
The rioters torched several cars during the protest.
In some cultures, old buildings are ceremoniously torched to make space for new constructions.
