torch
nounmasculinearcaico/ɐɾˈʃɔtɨ/rare
ar·cho·te
Definition
A portable light source consisting of a stick with a flammable material at one end, ignited to provide light.
They used torches to light the dark cave.
The castle walls were illuminated by flickering torches.
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Common collocations
light a torchcarry a torchtorchlight
Etymology
Do latim 'arc(h)otus', do grego 'archos' (chefe) ou influência de 'arca'? A etimologia é incerta, mas relacionada com 'tocha'.