torch

As nouns the difference between torch and lightbulb

is that torch is a stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material while lightbulb is an alternative spelling of light bulb.

As a verb torch

is to set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick).

As nouns the difference between torch and sparkler

is that torch is a stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material while sparkler is a hand-held firework that emits sparks.

As a verb torch

is to set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick).

As nouns the difference between candle and torch

is that candle is a light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin while torch is a stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.

As verbs the difference between candle and torch

is that candle is to observe the growth of an embryo inside an egg, using a bright light source while torch is to set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick).

As nouns the difference between tent and torch

is that tent is a pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering persons from the weather or tent can be (archaic|uk|scotland|dialect) attention; regard, care or tent can be (medicine) a roll of lint or linen, or a conical or cylindrical piece of sponge or other absorbent, used chiefly to dilate a natural canal, to keep open the orifice of a wound, or to absorb discharges or tent can be (archaic) a kind of wine of a deep red color, chiefly from galicia or malaga in spain; called also tent wine, and tinta while torch is a stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.

As verbs the difference between tent and torch

is that tent is to go camping or tent can be (archaic|uk|scotland|dialect) to attend to; to heed; hence, to guard; to hinder or tent can be (medicine|sometimes|figurative) to probe or to search with a tent; to keep open with a tent while torch is to set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick).

As nouns the difference between food and torch

is that food is (uncountable) any substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life while torch is a stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.

As a verb torch is

to set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick).

As nouns the difference between bulb and torch

is that bulb is any solid object rounded at one end and tapering on the other, possibly attached to a larger object at the tapered end while torch is a stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.

As verbs the difference between bulb and torch

is that bulb is to take the shape of a bulb; to swell while torch is to set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick).

As nouns the difference between torch and ignition

is that torch is a stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material while ignition is the act of igniting.

As a verb torch

is to set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick).

As verbs the difference between torch and afflict

is that torch is to set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick) while afflict is to cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.

As a noun torch

is a stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.

As nouns the difference between torch and flare

is that torch is a stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material while flare is a source of brightly burning light or intense heat used to attract attention in an emergency, to illuminate an area, or as a decoy.

As verbs the difference between torch and flare

is that torch is to set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick) while flare is to blaze brightly.

As nouns the difference between torch and scorch

is that torch is a stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material while scorch is a slight or surface burn.

As verbs the difference between torch and scorch

is that torch is to set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick) while scorch is to burn the surface of something so as to discolour it.