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Meaning of "torchwood" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TORCHWOOD

torchwood  [ˈtɔːtʃˌwʊd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TORCHWOOD

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Torchwood is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TORCHWOOD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Torchwood

Torchwood is a British science fiction television programme created by Russell T Davies. A spin-off from the 2005 revival of long-running science fiction programme Doctor Who, Torchwood aired four series between 2006 and 2011. The show has shifted its broadcast channel each series to reflect its growing audience, moving from BBC Three to BBC Two to BBC One, and acquiring US financing in its fourth series when it became a co-production of BBC One and Starz. In contrast to Doctor Who, whose target audience includes both adults and children, Torchwood is aimed at an older audience. Over its run, the show explored a number of themes, prominent among these were existentialism, gay and bisexual relationships, and explorations of human corruptibility. Torchwood follows the exploits of a small team of alien hunters, who make up the Cardiff branch of the fictional Torchwood Institute, which deals mainly with incidents involving extraterrestrials. Its central character is Captain Jack Harkness, an immortal former con-man from the distant future; Jack originally appeared in the 2005 series of Doctor Who.

Definition of torchwood in the English dictionary

The first definition of torchwood in the dictionary is any of various rutaceous trees or shrubs of the genus Amyris, esp A. balsamifera, of Florida and the Caribbean, having hard resinous wood used for torches. Other definition of torchwood is any of various similar trees the wood of which is used for torches. Torchwood is also the wood of any of these trees.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TORCHWOOD


Bollywood
ˈbɒlɪˌwʊd
Brentwood
ˈbrɛntˌwʊd
brushwood
ˈbrʌʃˌwʊd
coachwood
ˈkəʊtʃˌwʊd
Fleetwood
ˈfliːtˌwʊd
Goodwood
ˈɡʊdˌwʊd
greenwood
ˈɡriːnˌwʊd
hardwood
ˈhɑːdˌwʊd
Hollywood
ˈhɒlɪˌwʊd
Isherwood
ˈɪshəˌwʊd
matchwood
ˈmætʃˌwʊd
plywood
ˈplaɪˌwʊd
redwood
ˈrɛdˌwʊd
rosewood
ˈrəʊzˌwʊd
Sherwood
ˈʃɜːˌwʊd
Tollywood
ˈtɒlɪˌwʊd
touchwood
ˈtʌtʃˌwʊd
underwood
ˈʌndəˌwʊd
Westwood
ˈwɛstˌwʊd
wildwood
ˈwaɪldˌwʊd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TORCHWOOD

torc
torch
torch singer
torch song
torchable
torchbearer
torcher
torchier
torchiere
torchlight
torchlike
torchlit
torchon lace
torchy
torcular
tordion
tore
toreador
toreador pants
torero

WORDS THAT END LIKE TORCHWOOD

Atwood
beechwood
briarwood
candlewood
cottonwood
deadwood
dogwood
driftwood
Eastwood
elmwood
firewood
from the wood
kingwood
Kollywood
oakwood
out of the wood
pinewood
sandalwood
Wedgwood
wood

Synonyms and antonyms of torchwood in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «torchwood» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of torchwood to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of torchwood from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «torchwood» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

火炬木
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

torchwood
570 millions of speakers

English

torchwood
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Torchwood
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

TORCHWOOD
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Торчвуд
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Torchwood
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

torchwood
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Torchwood
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Torchwood
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Torchwood
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トーチウッド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

토치 우드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Torchwood
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Torchwood
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

torchwood
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टॉर्चवुड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

torchwood
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Torchwood
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Torchwood
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Торчвуд
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Torchwood
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

torchwood
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Torchwood
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

torchwood
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Torchwood
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of torchwood

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TORCHWOOD»

The term «torchwood» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.097 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TORCHWOOD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about torchwood

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TORCHWOOD»

Discover the use of torchwood in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to torchwood and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Illuminating Torchwood: Essays on Narrative, Character and ...
"Using Torchwood as its focal point, this timely collection of essays by a range of experts and enthusiasts provides an interpretive framework for understanding the continually developing forms and genres of contemporary television drama"- ...
Andrew Ireland, Donald E. Palumbo, C.W. Sullivan III, 2010
2
The Torchwood Archives
Beautifully designed throughout with full-color photos and original illustrations, his insider's look into the secret world of "Torchwood" features in-depth background on personnel, case files on alien enemies of the Crown, descriptions of ...
Gary Russell, 2008
3
Exodus Code
It starts with a series of unexplained events.
John Barrowman, Carole E. Barrowman, 2013
4
Torchwood
A second full-color companion to the action-packed BBC science fiction series contains behind-the-scenes secrets, cast and crew interviews, and Torchwood short stories.
Titan Books, 2009
5
Border Princes
A group of people fighting the impossible. Stars Captain Jack Harkness last seen in Doctor Who. This novel is a brand-new Torchwood story.
Dan Abnett, 2007
6
Torchwood: The Twilight Streets
There will be street parties and events to show off the newly gentrified neighbourhood: clowns and face-painters for the kids, magicians for the adults - the street entertainers of Cardiff, out in force. None of this is Torchwood's problem.
Gary Russell, 2010
7
Torchwood: Exodus Code
It starts with a series of unexplained events.
John Barrowman, Carole E. Barrowman, 2012
8
Trace Memory
Featuring Captain Jack Harkness as played by John Barrowman, with Gwen Cooper, Owen Harper, Toshiko Sato and Ianto Jones as played by Eve Myles, Burn Gorman, Naoki Mori and Gareth David-Lloyd, in the hit sci-fi series created by Russell T ...
David Llewellyn, 2013
9
Torchwood Declassified: Investigating Mainstream Cult Television
In addition to using specific characteristics of the printed word and sound design, Torchwood's book and audio tie-ins also extend the brand in a further way: they repeatedly generate alternate versions or echoes of the Torchwood team as ...
Rebecca Williams, 2013
10
The Men Who Sold the World
Rex is the CIA's golden boy u but has he met his match in the evasive Mr Wyntera? Based on the hit series created by Russell T Davies.
Guy Adams, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TORCHWOOD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term torchwood is used in the context of the following news items.
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Torchwood Kai Owen picked for dark role in Hollyoaks
Torchwood star Kai Owen is swapping out of this world action for soap drama by joining the cast of Hollyoaks. Owen will play the sinister role of Pete and be ... «WalesOnline, Apr 15»
2
Torchwood is coming back, just not how you'd expect (and we don't …
Former Torchwood star John Barrowman revealed that the BBC is working on a handful of new radio plays set in the Torchwood world, and he's expected to ... «Blastr, Jan 15»
3
Broadchurch series 2 casts Torchwood's Eve Myles, Marianne Jean …
Torchwood and Frankie star Eve Myles will play a central role in the new series, along with Bad Education's Waller-Bridge. Details of the characters are currently ... «Digital Spy UK, May 14»
4
Doctor Who: Steven Moffat has an explanation for Peter Capaldi's …
I remember Russell told me he had a big old plan as to why there were two Peter Capaldis in the Who universe, one in Pompeii and one in Torchwood. When I ... «Radio Times, Sep 13»
5
Torchwood star John Barrowman marries longtime partner Scott Gill …
Torchwood's Capt. Jack Harkness, currently starring in the US series Arrow, broke the news Tuesday evening via Twitter that he and Scott Gill had tied the knot. «Gay Star News, Jul 13»
6
Torchwood's John Barrowman To Host ABC's Celebrity Singing …
Better known for playing Jack Harkness on the Doctor Who series Torchwood, or - more recently - recurring at Malcolm Merlyn on the CW's Arrow, John ... «Cinema Blend, May 13»
7
Torchwood's John Barrowman Is Headed To Scandal For A Guest …
The actor, who may be best known for playing the charismatic and brave Captain Jack Harkness in the Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood, will appear in an episode ... «Cinema Blend, Apr 13»
8
'Torchwood' Creator Says Season 5 is in Limbo, May Debut in 10 or …
When we previously brought the news that series 5 of the BBC's hit Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood was being placed on indefinite hold, we promised to keep ... «Screen Rant, Oct 12»
9
'Torchwood' Star Joins 'Arrow'... as Count Vertigo?
While plans for a fifth season of BBC's Torchwood may be on the back-burner until further notice, the show's star, John Barrowman, is keeping busy on this side ... «Screen Rant, Aug 12»
10
'Torchwood' season finale: Blood is thicker than logic, or 'Death Wish …
Based on that globetrotting, apocalypse-flirting season finale of Torchwood, it's hard to believe that this series began as just a Doctor Who spinoff on BBC Three ... «Entertainment Weekly, Sep 11»

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« EDUCALINGO. Torchwood [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/torchwood>. Apr 2024 ».
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