TORCHING

Verb

torching

present participle of torch

Noun

torching (countable and uncountable, plural torchings)

An act of arson.

A way of catching fish at night with torchlight and spear.

Anagrams

• troching

Source: Wiktionary

TORCH

Torch, n. Etym: [OE. torche, F. torche a torch, rag, wisp, pad; probably from a derivative of L. torquere, tortum, to twist, because twisted like a rope; cf. F. torcher to rub, wipe, It. topcia a torch, torciare to wrap, twist, OF. torse a torse. Cf. Torture.]

Definition: A light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood; a large candle or flambeau, or a lamp giving a large, flaring flame. They light the nuptial torch. Milton. Torch thistle. (Bot.) See under Thistle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition