(by extension) A similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material; specifically, a pole with a lamp at one end.
Used in a Sentence
torches
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for torches.
Editorial note
The abacus is merely a variation on the theme of using pebbles to count, and nothing later counts at all.) (First radio: Using torches to send messages.
Examples16
Definitions4
Parts of speech1
Quick take
(by extension) A similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material; specifically, a pole with a lamp at one end.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of torches gathered in one view.
(figurative) A source of enlightenment or guidance.
(by extension, botany) A spike (“kind of inflorescence”) made up of spikelets.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for torches.
noun
(by extension) A similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material; specifically, a pole with a lamp at one end.
noun
(figurative) A source of enlightenment or guidance.
noun
(by extension, botany) A spike (“kind of inflorescence”) made up of spikelets.
noun
(by extension, botany) A flower which is red or red-orange in colour like a flame.
Example sentences
The abacus is merely a variation on the theme of using pebbles to count, and nothing later counts at all.) (First radio: Using torches to send messages.
I don't blog because I have found the internet is too hateful, too quick to judge, and too eager to bring torches and pitchforks.
Although that might be true, battery powered flashlights/torches suffer from the problem of leaky batteries.
On the other, I know how quickly the Internet (flash) mob is to pick up torches and pitchforks.
I'm talking UK - guessing you're talking US, given flashlights and guns, as opposed to torches and tazers!
He seems to see anything that doesn't include pitchforks and torches as apologetic.
My closing point was that I believe there are better reasons to take the pitchforks and torches out regarding Facebook.
Should we grab our pitchforks and torches, or should we see exactly what he's doing first?
They're still not all that common in the West, but equipment like torches, power banks, and portable fans which take 18650s are gaining in popularity.
Meanwhile, the mobile operators' customers will be gathering torches and pitchforks...or switching in massive numbers to any operators who have not pulled this idiotic stunt.
Until they go after the non-mediocre with pitchforks, torches and guillotines.
Don't even get me started on knock-off fake dive torches.
Quote examples
If you read the thread, between all the torches and pitchforks there are a fair number of comments supporting that viewpoint, for instance: "I love how everyone is saying no, but they actually have [harassed users in other subreddits].
I've twice seen Penn Jillette stand on stage before thousands, juggling flaming torches, pontificating loudly about and proceeding to yell "fire!" I've seen the movie _Backdraft_ in a movie theater; there was much yelling of "fire!" therein.
And if it isn't carrying on that way, they want to know who to blame for the discomfort that causes so they can go over with their torches and pitchforks and get "justice", whatever the "news" tells them what form that justice should take.
I'm all for caution before reaching for the pitchforks and the torches, but there's an awful lot of very large, very credible, projects saying, "Yes, SourceForge did this to our project." I sent them an email yesterday asking for clarification, but have not received a reply.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use torches in a sentence?
The abacus is merely a variation on the theme of using pebbles to count, and nothing later counts at all.) (First radio: Using torches to send messages.
What does torches mean?
(by extension) A similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material; specifically, a pole with a lamp at one end.
What part of speech is torches?
torches is commonly used as noun.