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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Example Sentences

Their foundation in place, they added layer upon layer to bring Pan Solo to life, using a heat gun to bake his features into place.

From Washington Post

A heat gun is often used to make the decal more pliable, so it can properly adhere to the shape of the vehicle.

From Seattle Times

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

To remove self-stick vinyl tiles from concrete, Armstrong recommends using a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the tiles.

From Washington Post

I think the workers are just pushing nails back into place, filling the void with joint compound, drying it with a heat gun and repainting.

From Washington Post