torcher

1 of 2

noun (1)

torch·​er

ˈtȯrchər,

ˈtȯ(ə)chə(r

plural -s

1

: one that gives light with or as if with a torch

2

: a fish jacker

3

: torch singer

torcher

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: one that torches slate roofs

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

torch entry 1 + -er

Noun (2)

torch entry 3 + -er

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