1. past tense and past participle of blowtorch; to apply intense heat with a blowtorch; to burn or cut with a blowtorch
Usage: transitive verb; common in construction, welding, and demolition contexts
2. to criticize or attack harshly and publicly
Usage: transitive verb; informal; figurative use

Examples

• The construction crew blowtorched the old metal beams to cut them into smaller pieces.
• She blowtorched the crème brûlée until the sugar caramelized into a golden crust.
• The welder blowtorched the joints to fuse the steel plates together.
• The critic blowtorched the actor's performance in her scathing review.
• The team's defense blowtorched the opposing quarterback all game long.
• He blowtorched the paint off the door with careful, controlled movements.