touch

1. An act of touching, especially with the hand or finger. (countable, uncountable) · Suddenly, in the crowd, I felt a touch at my shoulder.
2. The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact. (countable, uncountable) · With the lights out, she had to rely on touch to find her desk.
3. The style or technique with which one plays a musical instrument. (countable, uncountable) · He performed one of Ravel's piano concertos with a wonderfully light and playful touch.
4. The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers. (countable, uncountable) · a heavy touch, or a light touch
5. A distinguishing feature or characteristic. (countable, uncountable) · Clever touches like this are what make her such a brilliant writer.
6. A little bit; a small amount. (countable, uncountable) · Move it left just a touch and it will be perfect.· I'd like to see a touch more enthusiasm in the project.
7. The part of a sports field beyond the touchlines or goal-lines. (countable, uncountable) · He got the ball, and kicked it straight out into touch.
8. A relationship of close communication or understanding. (uncountable) · He promised to keep in touch while he was away.· lose touch

Plural touches