Kindle vs. Torch

Kindleverb

(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

Kindleverb

To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).

Kindleverb

To begin to grow or take hold.

Kindleverb

To bring forth young; to give birth.

Kindlenoun

A group of kittens.

Kindleadjective

(of an animal) pregnant

Kindleverb

To bring forth young.

Kindleverb

To set on fire; to cause to burn with flame; to ignite; to cause to begin burning; to start; to light; as, to kindle a match, or shavings.

Kindleverb

Fig.: To inflame, as the passions; to rouse; to provoke; to excite to action; to heat; to fire; to animate; to incite; as, to kindle anger or wrath; to kindle the flame of love, or love into a flame.

Kindleverb

To take fire; to begin to burn with flame; to start as a flame.

Kindleverb

To begin to be excited; to grow warm or animated; to be roused or exasperated.

Kindleverb

catch fire;

Kindleverb

cause to start burning;

Kindleverb

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses);

Torchnoun

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.

Torchnoun

A portable light source powered by electricity; a flashlight.

Torchnoun

An arsonist.

Torchnoun

Short form for blowtorch or oxy-gas torch.

Torchverb

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

Torchnoun

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.

Torchnoun

A flashlight.

Torchnoun

a light carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

Torchnoun

tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches

Torchnoun

a small portable battery-powered electric lamp

Torchnoun

a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame

Torchverb

burn maliciously, as by arson;

Torch

A torch is a stick with combustible material at one end, which is ignited and used as a light source. Torches have been used throughout history, and are still used in processions, symbolic and religious events, and in juggling entertainment.