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Flamethrower Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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flamethrower

[หˆfleษชmหŒฮธroสŠษ™r ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

weapon

A flamethrower is a mechanical incendiary device designed to project a long controllable stream of fire.

Synonyms

fire projector, incendiary device.

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Word Description / Examples
flamethrower

This is the most common term used for a device that projects a long, controllable stream of fire. It can be used in both military and non-military contexts. The term is descriptive and neutral.

  • The soldiers advanced with flamethrowers to clear the bunkers.
  • He built a homemade flamethrower for a science experiment.
fire projector

This term is less commonly used and might be found in technical or academic contexts. It sounds more formal and may focus on the technical aspect of the device.

  • The manual described the operating mechanism of the fire projector.
  • During the lecture, the engineer presented a prototype fire projector.

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers used flamethrowers to clear out the enemy bunkers.
  • The firefighter carried a flamethrower to combat the forest fire.

Translations

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Origin of 'flamethrower'

The concept of the flamethrower dates back to ancient Greece, where a form of it was used in warfare. Modern flamethrowers were first used in World War I, with significant advancements and variations developed in subsequent conflicts. The use of flamethrowers has been controversial due to the horrific nature of their effects on both soldiers and civilians.

See also: enflame, flambeau, flamboyance, flamboyant, flamelet, flamer, flames, flaming, flammable, inflame, inflaming, inflammable, inflammation.