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Arsonist vs Torchman - What's the difference?

arsonist | torchman |

As nouns the difference between arsonist and torchman

is that arsonist is one who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property while torchman is someone who carries a torch.

arsonist

English

(Arson)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property.

    • torchman

    English

    Noun

    (torchmen)
  • Someone who carries a torch.
  • (slang) A cutting-torch wielder, a possible member of a safe-cracking team.
  • (slang) An arsonist who specifically ignites fires.
  • (forestry) A member of a firefighting team who ignites back fires.