blazing torch
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A portable light source with a bright, strong flame.
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- The explorer held the blazing torch high to illuminate the ancient cave paintings.
- The path was lit by blazing torches.
- Villagers lined the streets, each carrying a blazing torch in the nightly procession.
- He carried a blazing torch through the dark cave.
- The angry mob marched towards the castle, their blazing torches casting long, dancing shadows.
- A procession of monks held blazing torches during the ceremony.
- He passed the blazing torch of leadership to his successor.
- The castle walls were illuminated by numerous blazing torches.
- In the darkness of the labyrinth, only his blazing torch kept the monstrous shadows at bay.
- With a blazing torch in hand, the explorer ventured into the unknown.
- A single blazing torch was mounted on the stone wall, sputtering in the draft.
- The ancient ritual involved dancing around a central blazing torch.
- For the opening ceremony, athletes will enter the stadium with a blazing torch.
- Shadows danced on the walls as the blazing torch cast its light.
- Light the blazing torch to signal the start of the festival.
- They used a blazing torch to ward off wild animals in the wilderness.
- The sentry raised his blazing torch to get a better look at the approaching figures.
- The hero grabbed a blazing torch from the wall and faced the monster.
- Without a blazing torch, they would have been completely lost in the catacombs.
- Even in the heavy rain, the blazing torch refused to go out.