torch beam

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The light from a handheld electric lamp.

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Examples (20)

  • The torch beam cut through the darkness.
  • The torch beam cut through the darkness of the cellar.
  • He shone the torch beam into the dark corners of the attic.
  • He swept the torch beam across the empty room.
  • The narrow torch beam barely illuminated the path ahead.
  • The torch beam caught the reflection of two eyes in the bushes.
  • A faint torch beam danced across the ceiling as she searched for the light switch.
  • I could see dust motes dancing in the torch beam.
  • In the cave, the only light came from the flickering torch beam.
  • The torch beam began to flicker as the batteries died.
  • The detective moved the torch beam slowly over the dusty floor, looking for clues.
  • She followed the narrow torch beam down the long corridor.
  • I caught a glimpse of a spider in the torch beam just before the batteries died.
  • A strong torch beam illuminated the map on the table.
  • The powerful torch beam revealed a figure standing at the end of the alley.
  • The policeman's torch beam landed on the broken lock.
  • Like a solid rod of light, the torch beam pierced the thick fog.
  • We could see the torch beam moving in the distance.
  • The bobbing torch beam followed the sound of footsteps down the hallway.
  • Keep the torch beam steady while I try to fix the fuse.