torchman
English
noun
Definitions
- Someone who carries a torch.
- (slang) A cutting-torch wielder, a possible member of a safe-cracking team.
- (slang) An arsonist who specifically ignites fires.
- (forestry) A member of a firefighting team who ignites back fires.
Etymology
Suffix from English torch.
Origin
English
torch
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- blowtorch English
- headtorch English
- torch English
- torchbearer English
- torchbearing English
- torcher English
- torchless English
- torchlight English
- torchlike English
- torchlit English
- torchmaker English
- torchmaking English
- torchwood English
- torchwork English
- torchwort English
- torchy English
- torche French
- トーチ Japanese
- torche Middle English
- torĉo Esperanto
- tochi Swahili
- 토치 Korean