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flamethrower

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun flamethrower has 1 sense
  1. flamethrower - a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards
    --1 is a kind of
    weapon, arm, weapon system

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Flamethrower

Description:

A flamethrower is a portable device designed to project a long stream of burning liquid or gas. It is commonly used in military operations, controlled burns, and special effects in entertainment industries.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Verb

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

  • A military weapon that emits a long stream of burning liquid or gas to incinerate enemies or destroy their fortifications. "The soldier attacked the enemy bunker with a flamethrower."
  • A device used in controlled burns for vegetation management and fire suppression. "The firefighters employed a flamethrower to create a controlled barrier against the rapidly spreading forest fire."
  • A tool utilized in the entertainment industry for creating realistic fire effects on film sets or during live performances. "The movie set required a flamethrower to simulate a massive explosion."

Verb:

  • To use or operate a flamethrower. "The soldier flamethrowered the enemy position, causing significant damage."
  • To engulf or illuminate something with an intense or fiery light. "The setting sun flamethrowered the sky with vibrant shades of orange and red."

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