Torch

torch, n. a light formed of twisted tow dipped in pitch or other inflammable material: a large candle or flambeau.— ns. Torch′-bear′er ; Torch′-dance ; Torch′er ( Shak. ), one who gives light with, or as with, a torch; Torch′ing , a way of catching fish at night with torch-light-and spear; Torch′-light ; Torch′-race .— n.pl. Torch′-staves ( Shak. ), staves for carrying torches. [Fr. torc he —L. tortum , pa.p. of torquēre , to twist.]