Reference and Touching

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Reference noun - Something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information.

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Touching and reference are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Touching" instead a noun "Reference".

Touching noun - The act of putting two things together with no space between them.

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Reference and touching are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reference" instead a noun "Touching".

Nearby Words: touch, touched, touchy, toucher, touchable

The Legend of Zelda series: For the most part, in-game dialogue makes reference to Ganondorf when he is in his human form, and Ganon after touching the Triforce and becoming the Demon King.

Source: That Man Is Dead
Incredibly Long Note: The end of "Come Alive" Intercourse with You: "Wondaland", which makes reference to touching of wires and leaving underpants somewhere.

Source: Music / Janelle Monáe
Theme Naming: The main characters are named for skin disorders, which is a reference to the old wives' tale that touching frogs and toads gave you skin problems.

Source: Video Game / Battletoads

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