touch

Dictionary definition · touch

the event of something coming in contact with the body"he longed for the touch of her hand"
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"
a suggestion of some quality"there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone"
a distinguishing style"this room needs a woman's touch"
the act of putting two things together with no space between them"at his touch the room filled with lights"
a slight but appreciable amount"this dish could use a touch of garlic"

make physical contact with, come in contact with"Touch the stone for good luck"
perceive via the tactile sense"Helen Keller felt the physical world by touching people and objects around her"
affect emotionally"A stirring movie"
be relevant to"There were lots of questions referring to her talk"
be in direct physical contact with; make contact"The two buildings touch"
have an effect upon"Will the new rules affect me?"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).