Definition of FLAMETHROWER

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

flamethrower is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
flamethrower is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
flamethrower is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

flamethrower is a valid Words With Friends word