blowtorch

American  

[bloh-tawrch] / ˈbloʊˌtɔrtʃ /

noun

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

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verb (used with object)

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

blowtorch British  

/ ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of blowtorch

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

Example Sentences

One man was caught using a blowtorch to incinerate debris in West Hills as the Kenneth fire raged above him, police said.

From Los Angeles Times

She used food colouring to get the right shade of blonde for Swift's hair and a blowtorch to add a shine to her trousers.

From BBC

That was the assumption, at least, until Wednesday, when Moss took a blowtorch to those plans, scorching Louisville for 372 yards and six scores that shattered both USC and Holiday Bowl touchdown records.

From Los Angeles Times

“You’re basically dealing with trying to fight a blowtorch,” Lee said.

From Washington Times

“You’re basically dealing with trying to fight a blowtorch,” he said.

From Seattle Times