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torching

Torching (noun) means an act of deliberately setting fire to something. Example: “Police are investigating the torching of three parked cars.”

noun
1
An act of deliberately setting fire to something.
"Police are investigating the torching of three parked cars."

How to use torching

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of setting something on fire deliberately, usually as arson.

Common pairings
torching of a building car torching

Word forms

torchings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “torching” mean?

The word “torching” means an act of deliberately setting fire to something. In plain terms, the act of setting something on fire deliberately, usually as arson.

How do you use “torching” in a sentence?

Here is “torching” used in a sentence: “Police are investigating the torching of three parked cars.”

What part of speech is “torching”?

“Torching” is a noun.

What is the meaning of torching?

"torching" (noun) means an act of deliberately setting fire to something.

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