1. a weapon that shoots a stream of burning fuel
Usage: military
2. a tool that produces a controlled flame for various purposes such as clearing weeds or melting ice

Examples

• The soldiers used a flamethrower to clear the bunker.
• Military flamethrowers were widely used during World War II.
• The gardener bought a flamethrower to remove weeds from the driveway.
• Ice fishermen sometimes use flamethrowers to melt holes in thick ice.
• The construction crew used a flamethrower to remove old paint from the building.
• Safety equipment is essential when operating a flamethrower.
• The flamethrower’s fuel tank needs regular maintenance.