
1) Committing arson upon 2) Setting afire
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https://www.crosswordclues.com/clue/torching

Applying direct flame to a membrane for the purpose of melting, heating or adhering.
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http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20933

filling (from the underside) the uneven spaces between tiles or slates or the gaps between the battens on a roof with a lime mortar to eliminate drafts or the entry of wind blown rain or snow. The practice was largely discontinued because it caused fairly rapid failure of the battens.
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http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20935
No exact match found.