Touch Sense Tʌtʃ Hand Delicate I Subject Longer

• the sense of touch
• the gentle touch of his hand on her shoulder made her jump.
• all this information is readily available at the touch of a button (= by simply pressing a button).
• this type of engraving requires a delicate touch.

touch

1. the sense that enables you to be aware of things and what they are like when you put your hands and fingers on them
• the sense of touch
2. an act of putting your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something
• The gentle touch of his hand on her shoulder made her jump.
• All this information is readily available at the touch of a button (= by simply pressing a button).
• This type of engraving requires a delicate touch.
• She played the piano with a light touch.
3. the way that something feels when you put your hand or fingers on it or when it comes into contact with your body
• The body was cold to the touch.
• material with a smooth silky touch
• He could not bear the touch of clothing on his sunburnt skin.
4. a small detail that is added to something in order to improve it or make it complete
• I spent the morning putting the finishing touches to the report.
• Meeting them at the airport was a nice touch.
• Bright cushions add a decorative touch to a room.
5. a way or style of doing something
• She prefers to answer any fan mail herself for a more personal touch.
• Computer graphics will give your presentation the professional touch.
• He couldn't find his magic touch with the ball today (= he didn't play well).
• This meal is awful. I think I'm losing my touch (= my ability to do something).
6. a very small amount
• synonym trace
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• There was a touch of sarcasm in her voice.
• There could be a touch of frost tonight.
7. slightly; a little
• The music was a touch too loud for my liking.
8. the area outside the lines that mark the sides of the playing field
• He kicked the ball into touch.
9. to not know or understand what is happening in a particular subject or area
• Unfortunately, the people making the decisions are out of touch with the real world.
10. to communicate with somebody, especially by writing to them or telephoning them
• Are you still in touch with your friends from college?
• Thanks for showing us your products—we'll be in touch.
• I'm trying to get in touch with Jane. Do you have her number?
• Let's keep in touch.
• I'll put you in touch with someone in your area.
11. to know what is happening in a particular subject or area
• It is important to keep in touch with the latest research.
12. to no longer communicate with somebody, so that you no longer know what is happening to them
• We’ve been out of touch for a couple of years.
13. the ability of a powerful or famous person to talk to and understand ordinary people
14. a person that you can easily persuade to do something, especially to give you money.
• Unfortunately, my father is no soft touch.
15. to reject, remove or stop dealing with a problem
• He tends to deal with disputes by kicking them into the long grass.
16. the ability to deal with something in a delicate and relaxed way
• She handles this difficult subject with a light touch.
17. to no longer have any contact with somebody/something
• I've lost touch with all my old friends.
18. to no longer understand something, especially how ordinary people feel

Extra Examples

• Giving her flowers was a nice touch.
• He found his old political touch when the crisis emerged.
• He handles this controversial subject with a light touch.
• He has just the right touch of arrogance for the role.
• He must regain his shooting touch.
• Her speech brought a welcome touch of frivolity to the evening.
• Maybe the champion is losing her magic touch.
• Sculpture potentially appeals to the sense of touch as well as sight.
• She seemed to have a deft touch with comedy.
• She’s just putting the finishing touches to her painting.
• The candles gave the table a romantic touch.
• The decor includes many idiosyncratic little touches.
• The door swung open at his touch.
• The family photos add a homely touch.
• The security staff were in close touch with the local police.
• The slightest touch will set off the alarm.
• The solid rock was warm to the touch.
• They had to identify various materials by touch.
• This government is increasingly out of touch with ordinary voters.
• With students she had a sure touch and showed great personal sensitivity.
• You can now do your shopping at the touch of a button.
• a politician who lacked the common touch
• All this information is readily available at the touch of a button.
• Give your garden a touch of class with a sundial as a focal point.
• He couldn’t find his magic touch with the ball today.
• I did that very badly. I think I’m losing my touch.
• She has learnt to recognize the raised patterns of Braille by touch.
• The bird depends largely on an extremely delicate sense of touch to find its prey.

Word Origin

• Middle English: the verb from Old French tochier, probably from a Romance word of imitative origin; the noun originally from Old French touche, later (in certain senses) directly from the verb.