flamethrower

flamethrower Definition

flame·thrower (-t̸hrō′ər)

noun

a weapon for shooting a stream of flaming gasoline, oil, napalm, etc.

Etymology: transl. of Ger flammenwerfer

flamethrower Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

necessary: In the absence of the necessary flamethrower, the urge to scratch it and slash its tires is almost irresistible.

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