Torch
71Torch Song — was a British synthpop and dance band of the early 1980s consisting of William Orbit, Laurie Mayer and Grant Gilbert. In 1985, Grant left to pursue other projects and long time friend Rico Conning officially joined the group. After the release of …
72torch bearer — UK US noun [C] MARKETING ► a special product that attracts attention and encourages customers to consider other similar products from the same company: »The new luxury model is important as a torch bearer for their range of cars …
73torch song — n a sad song about love >torch singer n …
74torch song — torch songs N COUNT A torch song is a sentimental popular song about love, usually sung by a woman …
75torch song — torch′ song n. mad a plaintive popular ballad expressing unhappiness in love • Etymology: 1925–30, amer. torch′ sing er, n …
76torch-dance — torchˈ dance noun • • • Main Entry: ↑torch …
77torch-lily — torchˈ lily noun The red hot poker (Kniphofia or Tritoma) • • • Main Entry: ↑torch …
78torch-race — torchˈ race noun (historical) A race in which the runners carried torches and passed them to others • • • Main Entry: ↑torch …
79torch-thistle — torchˈ thistle noun A cereus • • • Main Entry: ↑torch …
80torch|bear|er — «TRCH BAIR uhr», noun. 1. a person who carries a torch. 2. Figurative. a leader of a cause or movement; standardbearer: »Local 3 has made itself the torchbearer in labor s drive for a shorter work week (Atlantic) …
