noun

torchlight

flashlight beam, torchlight

We explored the cave by torchlight.

We explored the cave by flashlight.

by torchlight using the light from a torch They read the map by torchlight.

Synonyms: candlelight, firelight, moonlight

From 'torch' (a flaming stick, or a flashlight in UK English) + 'light'.

In the US, 'flashlight beam' is more common for an electric torch. 'Torchlight' often implies a flame.

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