supporters
nounfeminine/tuɾˈsidɐ/high
tor·ci·da
Definitions
1The group of fans or supporters of a sports team.
The home supporters cheered loudly for their team.
The opposing supporters were very respectful.
Common collocations
home supportersopposing supporters
2A cord of twisted fibers that draws up fuel to the flame in a candle or oil lamp.
The candle's wick was too short to light.
Trim the wick for a cleaner burn.
Common collocations
candle wicktrim the wick
Etymology
Derivação de 'torcer', do latim 'torquere' (torcer, girar).