"torchman" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-torchman.ogg Forms: torchmen [plural]
Etymology: From torch + -man. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|torch|man}} torch + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|torchmen}} torchman (plural torchmen)
  1. Someone who carries a torch. Categories (topical): Occupations
    Sense id: en-torchman-en-noun-uYHJFsTz Disambiguation of Occupations: 43 16 16 25 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -man, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 2 12 34 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -man: 51 5 14 30 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 2 12 34 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 53 1 12 33
  2. (slang) A cutting-torch wielder, a possible member of a safe-cracking team. Tags: slang Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-torchman-en-noun-Jlol07xD Disambiguation of People: 23 42 20 15
  3. (slang) An arsonist who specifically ignites fires. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-torchman-en-noun-KosbROg2
  4. (forestry) A member of a firefighting team who ignites back fires. Categories (topical): Forestry
    Sense id: en-torchman-en-noun-7UqazZ2U Topics: business, forestry

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