torch
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A stick with burning material at one end, carried to give light, or a portable electric light.
Usage notes
In British English, "torch" usually means what Americans call a "flashlight."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "They lit a _____ to guide their way through the cave."
Answer: torch
In your own words, what does "torch" mean?
A stick with burning material at one end, carried to give light, or a portable electric light.
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