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torcher

noun (1)
torch·​er | \ˈtȯrchər, ˈtȯ(ə)chə(r\
plural -s

Definition of torcher 

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : one that gives light with or as if with a torch

2 : a fish jacker

3 : torch singer

torcher

noun (2)
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plural -s

Definition of torcher (Entry 2 of 2)

: one that torches slate roofs

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Noun (1)

torch entry 1 + -er

Noun (2)

torch entry 3 + -er

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