torchis — meaning in English

English meaning

• cob noun The central core of an ear of corn, left over once the kernels are removed.
• daub noun Excrement or clay used as a bonding material in construction.

Senses

torchis is used for these senses in English:

• cob (uncountable) A building material consisting of clay, sand, straw, water, and earth, similar to adobe; also called cobb, rammed earth or pisé.
• daub A soft coating of mud, plaster, etc.

cob — full definition

1. noun The central core of an ear of corn, left over once the kernels are removed.
2. noun A short, thickset horse with a sturdy build, often used for riding.
3. noun A rounded loaf of bread.

daub — full definition

1. noun Excrement or clay used as a bonding material in construction.
2. noun A soft coating of mud, plaster, etc.
3. noun A crude or amateurish painting.

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