touch

noun

1. 1

   the act of putting two things together with no space between them

   at his touch the room filled with lights

2. 2

   a distinguishing style

   this room needs a woman's touch

3. 3

   the feel of mechanical action

   this piano has a wonderful touch

4. 4

   deftness in handling matters

   he has a master's touch

5. 5

   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

6. 6

   the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin

   she likes the touch of silk on her skin

   the surface had a greasy feeling

7. 7

   a suggestion of some quality

   there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone

   he detected a ghost of a smile on her face

8. 8

   the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)

   he watched the beggar trying to make a touch

9. 9

   a communicative interaction

   the pilot made contact with the base

   he got in touch with his colleagues

10. 10

    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

11. 11

    a slight but appreciable amount

    this dish could use a touch of garlic

12. 12

    a slight attack of illness

    he has a touch of rheumatism