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heat gun

American  

noun

  1. a handheld device that produces a flameless stream of extremely hot air, as for rapid drying or for softening paint for removal.


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Vinyl wraps are sheets of film, precisely cut and applied to a car’s body panels using a heat gun and mild adhesive.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Engineers shrink-wrapped the shuttle a week earlier, “using a great big heat gun fueled by a propane tank,” according to Clark.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2024

Some manufactures recommend using a heat gun or a hair dryer to soften the adhesive and make the tiles easier to remove.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2022

After a while, Durrell wrestled the AMD microchip, an integrated CPU and GPU, away from the circuit board using a heat gun and pair of pliers.

From The Verge • Dec. 5, 2019

I still hoped to hurt the Greek ships, maybe with the Snake's own heat gun.

From The Big Time by Leiber, Fritz

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