torcher

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English

Etymology

torch +‎ -er

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)tʃə(ɹ)
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Homophone: torture
  • Hyphenation: torch‧er

Noun

torcher (plural torchers)

  1. One who torches something
    The torchers of buildings must be dealt with.
  2. (obsolete) One who gives light with a torch, or as if with a torch.
  3. (music) A torch song
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French

Etymology

From torche +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

Verb

torcher

  1. to wipe with a cloth to remove dirt
    Torcher les assiettes.
    To wipe the plates.
  2. to flare (to burn off excess gas at a petroleum drilling site)
  3. (slang) to churn out
    Synonym: bâcler

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