Definition (noun) the event of something coming in contact with the body
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he longed for the touch of her hand
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the cooling touch of the night air
Definition (noun) the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)
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only sight and touch enable us to locate objects in the space around us
Definition (noun) a suggestion of some quality
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there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone
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he detected a ghost of a smile on her face
Definition (noun) a distinguishing style
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this room needs a woman's touch
Definition (noun) the act of putting two things together with no space between them
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at his touch the room filled with lights
Definition (noun) a slight but appreciable amount
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this dish could use a touch of garlic
Definition (noun) a communicative interaction
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the pilot made contact with the base
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he got in touch with his colleagues
Definition (noun) a slight attack of illness
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he has a touch of rheumatism
Definition (noun) the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)
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he watched the beggar trying to make a touch
Definition (noun) the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin
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she likes the touch of silk on her skin
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the surface had a greasy feeling
Definition (noun) deftness in handling matters
Definition (noun) the feel of mechanical action
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this piano has a wonderful touch
Definition (verb) make physical contact with, come in contact with
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Touch the stone for good luck
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She never touched her husband
Definition (verb) perceive via the tactile sense
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Helen Keller felt the physical world by touching people and objects around her
Definition (verb) affect emotionally
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A stirring movie
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I was touched by your kind letter of sympathy
Definition (verb) be relevant to
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There were lots of questions referring to her talk
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My remark pertained to your earlier comments
Definition (verb) be in direct physical contact with; make contact
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The two buildings touch
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Their hands touched
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The wire must not contact the metal cover
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The surfaces contact at this point
Definition (verb) have an effect upon
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Will the new rules affect me?
Definition (verb) deal with; usually used with a form of negation
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I wouldn't touch her with a ten-foot pole
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The local Mafia won't touch gambling
Definition (verb) cause to be in brief contact with
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He touched his toes to the horse's flanks
Definition (verb) to extend as far as
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The sunlight reached the wall
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Can he reach?
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The chair must not touch the wall
Definition (verb) be equal to in quality or ability
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Nothing can rival cotton for durability
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Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
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Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
Definition (verb) tamper with
Definition (verb) make a more or less disguised reference to
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He alluded to the problem but did not mention it
Definition (verb) comprehend
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He could not touch the meaning of the poem
Definition (verb) consume
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She didn't touch her food all night
Definition (verb) color lightly
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her greying hair was tinged blond
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the leaves were tinged red in November