n.
portable electric light
( BE ; AE has flashlight )
1) to turn on a ~
2) to flash, shine a ~ on
burning stick
3) to light a ~
4) to bear a ~
device used to produce a very hot flame
5) a welding ~
misc.
6) to put smt. to the ~ ('to set fire to smt.'); to carry a ~ for smb. ( colloq. ) ('to remain in love with smb. who does not return that love')