flamethrower

/ˈfleɪmˌθroʊər/
noun
  1. A weapon that shoots a stream of burning fuel, used in warfare or for clearing land.
    • Farmers sometimes use a flamethrower to burn weeds in large fields.
    • The soldier carried a flamethrower to clear enemy bunkers during the battle.
    • In World War II, flamethrowers were used to attack fortified positions.
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