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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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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

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 • May 18, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 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

His hand began clawing for his heat gun.

From Empire by Simak, Clifford D.

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