flamethrower
Americannoun
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a weapon, either mounted or portable, that sprays ignited incendiary fuel for some distance.
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Agriculture. flame cultivator.
Etymology
Origin of flamethrower
Example Sentences
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Blending classical violin with pop and rock, their "Flamethrower" is "a three-minute burst of drama" of "very high musical quality," Eurovision expert Anna Muurinen told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
He advertised an Escobar Flamethrower, an Escobar Fold Phone, an Escobar Gold 11 Pro Phone and Escobar Cash that he touted as a “physical cryptocurrency.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2025
Flamethrower Bobby Miller will return with a season of major league experience to his name.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2024
Flamethrower Carlos Estevez earned his first career save with an electric ninth after Jason Motte struggled to begin the inning.
From Washington Times • Jun. 11, 2016
The toilet stopped glugging and Byron said, “Not bad, but let’s have a little more screaming on the way down and how about having the Flamethrower of Death turned up a little bit?”
From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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