Word Finder - torches

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A stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.

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The mob of angry villagers carried torches and pitchforks to the vampire's castle.

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A portable light source powered by electricity; a flashlight.

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Ernst slipped and dropped his torch on the flagstones, shattering the bulb and plunging us into darkness.

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An arsonist.

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A blowtorch or oxy-gas torch.

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To set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick).

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Some hoodlums had torched a derelict automobile, which emitted a ghastly pall of thick, black smoke that filled the street.

The torches around the circle were lit.

A sprawling castle with thick walls, an old portcullis, and torches glowing along the walls rose up before them.

Deidre continued through the halls lined with torches bearing black flames.

Torches and lamps were also carried in, religious processions.

The force of the strike knocked everyone off their feet and deadened the firelight, except for the torches in the corners.

Manufacturing from small rechargeable flashlights and torches to very powerful searchlights and floodlights.

Old style canoeing helmets without internal padding with torches held on by elastic.

Let's grab the pitchforks and burning torches and hunt down the foreign killers.

The wall sconces which once would have held large torches to illuminate the space were empty.

The robustly constructed torches are molded in high impact thermoplastic resin for lasting durability and service requirements.

Here, there are many secret doors which may be found in the blank walls which carry torches.

Two flaming torches located in the middle of the bar lead through to a large area with plenty of low level seating available.

If the shower is in the summer, consider a beach-themed party complete with tiki torches and leis.

Moments of Elegance-Pairs of tiki torches stand a foot high and cost around seventeen dollars.

Use tiki torches to surround your reception area.

Evening affairs will benefit from candle centerpieces that provide lighting, like filigree lanterns and table torches.

Consider candles with sturdy hurricane surrounds or tiki torches.

I looked under the desk to see if the little gremlins inside the router were flashing their torches at me, they were.

Spanish dancers were spotted, and the obligatory extinguishing of torches revealed copious luminescence.

This is not a congenial creature in the Disney mold but an utterly terrifying monster with jagged teeth and eyes which blaze like torches.

Flaming torches are romantic looking and photograph well, too.

If using tiki torches, make sure they are spaced far enough away any greenery or fabric you used to reduce the risk of fire.

Did they not know that it is the other contestants whose torches were previously extinguished that end up choosing the winner?

They can be light strings, torches, or even underwater lights.

As riders draw closer to the boarding platform, they are surrounded by tribal masks, 40 foot high burning torches, and other exotic theming that sets the mood for this challenging ride.

On a certain task, I needed to light some torches in order to unlock a giant door.

I looked everywhere for these torches, and for some reason I just couldn't find them.

It never occurred to me that the torches would be so high up!

Use water in any way possible, including extinguishing torches and filling empty buckets.

He advised the people to put up red paper decorations on their windows and doors, light torches and make loud noises like fire crackers to scare away the beast.

You can enhance this experience by putting up some tiki torches, lighting candles or making a fire in a fire pit.

Today's beadmakers generally use flameworking torches to create lovely lampwork beads that can be used to make attractive accessories.

If you've got a mosquito problem on your hands, rent some bug zappers or citronella torches.

Add an island feel to your pool party by decorating with Hawaiian-themed accessories like tiki torches, bamboo accents and tropical flowers.

If you don't want to throw a party that is that fancy, you can stick with the bare bones rooms and outdoor areas you have, perhaps adding little festive touches like tiki torches.

If your party is outside you are going to want to get some Tiki torches.

Tiki torches, grass skirts, and hula dancing can be fun options for a pool luau.

Make bug spray available to party guests, and consider burning citronella candles and/or tiki torches with citronella liquid to cut down on unwanted critters.

Keep your party separated by sectioning it off with a tent or tiki torches.

Be sure to decorate with lots of tropical flowers, fake palm trees, grass skirts, tiki torches, coconuts and leis.

Decorative palm trees and tiki torches will help set the mood.

The baking team constructs desserts with blow torches.

The storm beating against the windows had shut down the power; the hall was lit by candles and makeshift torches.

She continued to laugh, "Don't you worry that news will spread, and the townspeople will come after you with torches and stakes?"

Beyond the iron wall sliding away was a small portcullis, which stood between him and a small stone chamber with ensconced torches.

There was one exit at the far end of the arena opposite the warlord's party marked by torches, with no guards she could see.

She darted and danced away, focused on nothing but the two torches marking her chance at freedom.

The crowd was screaming, the torches blinding.

Torches lit the area, but it was impossible to tell her men from Memon's horde.

Torches blazed, and rich food began to appear on long tables.