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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

  1. flamen,
  2. flamenco,
  3. flameout,
  4. flameproof,
  5. flamer,
  6. flamines,
  7. flaming,
  8. flaming sword,
  9. flamingly,
  10. flamingo

Origin of flamethrower

First recorded in 1915–20; flame + thrower
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