flamethrower
Meanings
Plural: flamethrowers
Noun
- a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards
- A device that projects a flame for starting fires, and sometimes also additional fuel to help ignition. Used either as a weapon or a tool.
- Someone who is extremely good at throwing or shooting balls.
Origin / Etymology
From flame + thrower, calque of German Flammenwerfer.
Scrabble Score: 23
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Words With Friends Score: 24
flamethrower is a valid Words With Friends word