(obsolete) A catapult or other kind of war-engine. / Torture, originally as inflicted by an instrument of torture. / Any extreme pain, anguish or misery, either physical or mental.

(transitive) To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)

The intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony. / (chiefly literary) The "suffering of the heart" imposed by one on another, as in personal relationships.

(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).

A state of being inactive or stuporous. / A state of apathy or lethargy. / (biology) A state similar to hibernation characterised by energy-conserving, very deep sleep.

unmoving / dormant or hibernating / lazy, lethargic or apathetic

(UK, Oxford University slang) An inferior racing boat, or one who rows in such a boat.

An oxyacetylene torch.

a singer of torch songs; most often a woman

A song, often sentimental, lamenting an unrequited love; normally sung by a woman.