touch (Meaning)
touch (n)
the event of something coming in contact with the body
the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)
a suggestion of some quality
a distinguishing style
the act of putting two things together with no space between them
a slight but appreciable amount
a communicative interaction
a slight attack of illness
the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)
the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin
deftness in handling matters
the feel of mechanical action
touch (v)
make physical contact with, come in contact with
perceive via the tactile sense
affect emotionally
be relevant to
be in direct physical contact with; make contact
have an effect upon
deal with; usually used with a form of negation
cause to be in brief contact with
to extend as far as
be equal to in quality or ability
tamper with
make a more or less disguised reference to
comprehend
consume
color lightly
touch (v. t.)
To come in contact with; to hit or strike lightly against; to extend the hand, foot, or the like, so as to reach or rest on.
To perceive by the sense of feeling.
To come to; to reach; to attain to.
To try; to prove, as with a touchstone.
To relate to; to concern; to affect.
To handle, speak of, or deal with; to treat of.
To meddle or interfere with; as, I have not touched the books.
To affect the senses or the sensibility of; to move; to melt; to soften.
To mark or delineate with touches; to add a slight stroke to with the pencil or brush.
To infect; to affect slightly.
To make an impression on; to have effect upon.
To strike; to manipulate; to play on; as, to touch an instrument of music.
To perform, as a tune; to play.
To influence by impulse; to impel forcibly.
To harm, afflict, or distress.
To affect with insanity, especially in a slight degree; to make partially insane; -- rarely used except in the past participle.
To be tangent to. See Tangent, a.
To compare with; of be equal to; -- usually with a negative; as, he held that for good cheer nothing could touch an open fire.
To induce to give or lend; to borrow from; as, to touch one for a loan; hence, to steal from.
touch (a.)
To lay a hand upon for curing disease.
touch (v. i.)
To be in contact; to be in a state of junction, so that no space is between; as, two spheres touch only at points.
To fasten; to take effect; to make impression.
To treat anything in discourse, especially in a slight or casual manner; -- often with on or upon.
To be brought, as a sail, so close to the wind that its weather leech shakes.
touch (v.)
The act of touching, or the state of being touched; contact.
The sense by which pressure or traction exerted on the skin is recognized; the sense by which the properties of bodies are determined by contact; the tactile sense. See Tactile sense, under Tactile.
Act or power of exciting emotion.
An emotion or affection.
Personal reference or application.
A stroke; as, a touch of raillery; a satiric touch; hence, animadversion; censure; reproof.
A single stroke on a drawing or a picture.
Feature; lineament; trait.
The act of the hand on a musical instrument; bence, in the plural, musical notes.
A small quantity intermixed; a little; a dash.
A hint; a suggestion; slight notice.
A slight and brief essay.
A touchstone; hence, stone of the sort used for touchstone.
Hence, examination or trial by some decisive standard; test; proof; tried quality.
The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers; as, a heavy touch, or a light touch; also, the manner of touching, striking, or pressing the keys of a piano; as, a legato touch; a staccato touch.
The broadest part of a plank worked top and but (see Top and but, under Top, n.), or of one worked anchor-stock fashion (that is, tapered from the middle to both ends); also, the angles of the stern timbers at the counters.
touch (n.)
That part of the field which is beyond the line of flags on either side.
A boys' game; tag.
A set of changes less than the total possible on seven bells, that is, less than 5,040.
An act of borrowing or stealing.
Tallow; -- a plumber's term.
Synonyms & Antonyms of touch
touch Sentence Examples
- The gentle touch of her hand sent shivers down his spine.
- The rough touch of sandpaper grated against his fingertips.
- The doctor touched the patient's forehead to check their temperature.
- The artist touched up the painting with a delicate brushstroke.
- The child reached out to touch the soft petals of the flower.
- The wind touched the leaves of the trees, causing them to rustle.
- The sun's rays touched the ground, warming the soil.
- The chef lightly touched the steak to test its doneness.
- The musician's fingers danced across the piano keys, each touch producing a beautiful note.
- The couple touched foreheads, their intimacy deepening with each gentle contact.
FAQs About the word touch
the event of something coming in contact with the body, the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially
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The gentle touch of her hand sent shivers down his spine.
The rough touch of sandpaper grated against his fingertips.
The doctor touched the patient's forehead to check their temperature.
The artist touched up the painting with a delicate brushstroke.
