flamethrower

[ fleym-throh-er ]

/ ˈfleɪmˌθroʊ ər /

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noun

a weapon, either mounted or portable, that sprays ignited incendiary fuel for some distance.

Agriculture. flame cultivator.

RELATED WORDS

pistol, bomb, sword, gun, missile, cannon, rifle, machete, ammunition, firearm, knife, shotgun, revolver, catapult, dagger, spear, bayonet, ax, bludgeon, spike

Nearby words

flamefish, flamen, flamenco, flameout, flameproof, flamethrower, flaming, flaming sword, flamingo, flamingo-flower, flaminian way

Origin of flamethrower

First recorded in 1915–20; flame + thrower

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Examples from the Web for flamethrower

For those of you unfamiliar, this is the magical equivalent of a flamethrower that also launches grenades filled with acid.
The Baddest Villain of Them All|Damon Lindelof|July 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Instead of water, the hoses could spit fire like a flamethrower.
A Thought For Tomorrow|Robert E. Gilbert