The term 'touching' can be defined in many ways, and the crossword solutions provide a variety of interpretations. The first solution, 'ABOUT, ' suggests that touching is related to something else, such as a person or an event. The second solution, 'SAD, ' implies that touching can evoke strong emotions, such as sadness. The third solution, 'NEAR, ' implies that touching is close to something else, either physically or emotionally. The fourth solution, 'nextto, ' further emphasizes the idea of closeness, while the fifth solution, 'abuttal, ' suggests that touching is connected to something else in a physical way. The sixth solution, 'AGAINST, ' implies that touching is in opposition to something else, either physically or emotionally. The seventh solution, 'TANGENT, ' suggests that touching is related to something else in an indirect way. The eighth solution, 'PATHETIC, ' implies that touching can evoke feelings of pity or sorrow. The ninth solution, 'POIGNANT, ' implies that touching can evoke strong emotions, such as sadness or nostalgia. Finally, the tenth solution, 'EMOTIONAL, ' suggests that touching can evoke strong feelings, such as love, joy, or sorrow.