Torching

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Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • v. Present participle of torch.
  • n. An act of arson.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A method of capturing fish by torch-light at night. It is practised chiefly in the fall, when the fish are abundant. Also called driving and fire-fishing.
  • Word Usage
    "When you throw in a fire that's already burning and you push winds in that strong, you get what you call torching where little embers will blow off maybe a brush or maybe a tree and advance the line out further."
    Verb Form
    torched    torches    torching   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    burn down    burn    fire    velvet plant    flannel leaf    mullein   
    Cross Reference
    Form
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    link    brand    flambeau    mussal    lampion    light   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    porch    scorch   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    lantern    lamp    flashlight    flare    flame    knife    lance    blaze    spark    gun