flame·throw·er

(flām′thrō′ər)

A weapon that projects ignited incendiary fuel, such as napalm, in a steady stream.

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flame•throw•er

(ˈfleɪmˌθroʊ ər)

n.

a device, either mounted or portable, that sprays ignited incendiary fuel for some distance.

[1915–20]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

flamethrower - a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards

weapon, weapon system, arm - any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon"

Translations

flammekaster

Flammenwerfer

φλογοβόλο

leegiheitja

lance-flamme lance-flammes

lángszóró

eldvarpa

lanciafiamme

flammekaster

огнемёт

eldkastare

flamethrower

[ˈfleɪmˌθrəʊəʳ] N → lanzallamas m inv

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