"headtorch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: headtorches [plural]
Etymology: head + torch Etymology templates: {{compound|en|head|torch}} head + torch Head templates: {{en-noun}} headtorch (plural headtorches)
  1. A torch (flashlight) worn on the head, thus leaving the hands free. Synonyms: head torch, head-torch
    Sense id: en-headtorch-en-noun-IsYecgPb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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