touchwood

See also: touch wood

English

Etymology

Apparently from touch +‎ wood, but perhaps the first element is derived from torch.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌtʌt͡ʃˈwʊd/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Hyphenation: touch‧wood

Noun

touchwood (uncountable)

  1. Decayed wood used as tinder; punk.

Translations

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