“In the earliest days of women's bodybuilding, a diminutive Virginian became the torchbearer for smaller competitors.”
“The media as a torchbearer of the nation should be devoid of negative tribalism and sectionalism.”
“Last night in Reading, the powerful cruiserweight demonstrated to all just why many consider him to be the torchbearer for the future of British boxing.”
torchwood
(uncountable) Wood used to make torches, especially
“Incense and aromatic oils are derived from torchwood, and extracts from the Mexican A. plumieri are used in lacquers.”
“Still, torchwood is always about changing or dying, it seems.”
“In contrast to Doctor Who, whose target audience includes both adults and children, Torchwood is aimed at an older audience.”
torchmaking
(Sussex) The communal work carried out by bonfire society members in September, October and early November to prepare for Bonfire Night, especially by making torches.