blowtorch

[bloh-tawrch]

noun

1. a small portable apparatus that gives an extremely hot gasoline flame intensified by a blast, used especially in metalworking.

verb (used with object)

1. to weld, burn, or ignite with or as with a blowtorch.

blowtorch

/ ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ /

noun

1. a small burner that produces a very hot flame, used to remove old paint, melt soft metal, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of blowtorch¹

First recorded in 1905–10; blow ² + torch ¹

Example Sentences

Also discovered at the scene were blowtorches, three knives and a pair of scissors.

From BBC

Knives, blowtorches and scissors were also found at the scene.

From BBC

They stayed in Airbnb rentals near their targets and were armed with construction vests, sledgehammers, blowtorches and surgical masks, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times

Knives, blowtorches and scissors were also found at the scene, the hearing was told.

From BBC

In chats via the Telegram social media platform, he described how he had an "information kit" which included a blowtorch, pliers, gaffer tape, a screwdriver, bleach and a syringe.

From BBC