noun

flamethrower

FLAYM-throh-uh

Flamethrower (noun) means a weapon or tool that shoots out a stream of burning fuel. Example: “The soldiers cleared the bunker with a flamethrower.”

noun

A weapon or tool that shoots out a stream of burning fuel.

"The soldiers cleared the bunker with a flamethrower."

How to use flamethrower

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA device that shoots fire — used as a weapon or for tasks like clearing brush.

Word forms

flamethrowers plural

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Etymology

From flame + thrower, translating German Flammenwerfer.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for flamethrower

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flamethrower” mean?

The word “flamethrower” means a weapon or tool that shoots out a stream of burning fuel. In plain terms, a device that shoots fire — used as a weapon or for tasks like clearing brush.

How do you pronounce “flamethrower”?

“Flamethrower” is pronounced FLAYM-throh-uh (/ˈfleɪmˌθɹoʊ.ɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “flamethrower” in a sentence?

Here is “flamethrower” used in a sentence: “The soldiers cleared the bunker with a flamethrower.”

What part of speech is “flamethrower”?

“Flamethrower” is a noun.

Where does the word “flamethrower” come from?

The word “flamethrower” comes from Latin. From flame + thrower, translating German Flammenwerfer.