Torch

—1. In construction, a flaring lamp producing a bright light which cannot easily be blown out; it usually consists of a large lamp burning naphtha or some other volatile hydrocarbon. 2. Any portable aad with its burner on top of the container, which has a vertical flame, not requiring a chimney to shield it. $ 3. A blow pipe lamp burning gasoline, ete., employed by plumbers to heat wiped joints, or painters to burn off old paint; also for blow pipe brazing, etc.