Flamethrower
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noun.
A weapon that projects ignited incendiary fuel, such as napalm, in a steady stream.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
a weapon that squirts ignited liquid or gelatinous fuel for several yards.
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noun.
A device that projects a flame for starting fires, it may also project additional fuel to help ignition. Used either as a weapon or a tool.
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noun.
a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards
Word Usage
"According to baseball slang, a pitcher who throws with velocity in the mid to upper 90s is known as a "flamethrower" or a "fireballer.""
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
arm
weapon
weapon system
Same Context
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disperser
fire-fighting
firehose
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
automatic
blowgun
blowpipe
firearm
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