touch
tuhch
- n the event of something coming in contact with the body
he longed for the touch of her hand
the cooling touch of the night air - n the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands)
only sight and touch enable us to locate objects in the space around us - n a suggestion of some quality
there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone - n a distinguishing style
this room needs a woman's touch - n the act of putting two things together with no space between them
at his touch the room filled with lights - n a slight but appreciable amount
this dish could use a touch of garlic - n a communicative interaction
he got in touch with his colleagues - n a slight attack of illness
he has a touch of rheumatism - n the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)
he watched the beggar trying to make a touch - n the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin
she likes the touch of silk on her skin - n deftness in handling matters
he has a master's touch - n the feel of mechanical action
this piano has a wonderful touch - v make physical contact with, come in contact with
She never touched her husband - v perceive via the tactile sense
Helen Keller felt the physical world by touching people and objects around her - v affect emotionally
I was touched by your kind letter of sympathy - v be relevant to
- v be in direct physical contact with; make contact
The two buildings touch
Their hands touched - v have an effect upon
- v deal with; usually used with a form of negation
I wouldn't touch her with a ten-foot pole
The local Mafia won't touch gambling - v cause to be in brief contact with
He touched his toes to the horse's flanks - v to extend as far as
Can he reach?" "The chair must not touch the wall - v be equal to in quality or ability
Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues - v tamper with
Don't touch my CDs! - v make a more or less disguised reference to
- v comprehend
He could not touch the meaning of the poem - v consume
She didn't touch her food all night - v color lightly
- New research shows that people who touch merchandise while shopping are willing to pay more to have it.
- One must certainly touch the Queen if the monarch offers her hand (though you should return this not with a firm handshake but just a touch).
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