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carry the torch for
Variant of torch
noun
- a portable light consisting of a long piece of resinous wood, or twisted tow dipped in tallow, etc., flaming at one end; link; flambeau
- anything considered as a source of enlightenment, illumination, inspiration, etc.: the torch of science
- any of various portable devices for producing a very hot flame, used in welding, burning off paint, etc.
- Brit. a flashlight
transitive verb
☆ Informal to set fire to, as in arson
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