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torchbearing

torchbearing adjective: carrying a torch (flaming brand).

Adjective

torchbearing (not comparable)

  1. Carrying a torch (flaming brand).
  2. (broadly) Leading a campaign, or giving inspiration to others.

Noun

torchbearing (uncountable)

  1. The leading of a campaign, or giving inspiration to others.

Origin of torchbearing

From torch + bearing.

Questions about torchbearing

What does torchbearing mean?
Torchbearing means carrying a torch (flaming brand).
What part of speech is torchbearing?
Torchbearing can be an adjective or a noun.

Words near torchbearing in the dictionary

  1. torch-lighted
  2. torch-lit
  3. torchable
  4. torchbearer
  5. torchbearers
  6. torchbearing
  7. torchecul
  8. torcheculs
  9. torched
  10. torched down
  11. torched up

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