torchbearing

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adjective

Carrying a torch (flaming brand).

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Meanings

adjectivetorchbearing (not comparable)
  1. not comparableCarrying a torch (flaming brand).
  2. broadlynot comparableLeading a campaign, or giving inspiration to others.
nountorchbearing (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe leading of a campaign, or giving inspiration to others.

Origin

From torch + bearing.

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APA

torchbearing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/torchbearing

MLA

“torchbearing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/torchbearing. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “torchbearing,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/torchbearing.

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