electric torch

noun

, British.

1. torch ¹( def 4 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of electric torch¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

It was ajar, and Kerry, taking an electric torch from his overall pocket, flashed the light upon the name-plate.

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Kneeling down, he peered into the keyhole, holding the electric torch close beside his face and chewing industriously.

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The strangers were bending over some sort of paper which they were examining by the light of an electric torch.

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But Captain Colton pressed his electric torch and the three in the earthy alcove saw one another well.

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Captain Colton appeared and threw a white light with his own electric torch upon the little group.

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