1. a portable device that produces an intense flame, used for welding, cutting metal, or removing paint

1. to use a blowtorch on something

Examples

• The plumber used a blowtorch to solder the copper pipes.
• She carefully removed the old paint with a blowtorch.
• The metalworker’s blowtorch produced a bright blue flame.
• He blowtorched the weeds growing between the patio stones.
• The chef used a small blowtorch to caramelize the sugar on the dessert.
• Safety goggles are essential when operating a blowtorch.
• The artist blowtorched the metal sculpture to create texture.