Flamethrower

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Pronunciation: /ˈfleɪmˌθroʊ.ər/

Definitions of flamethrower

noun a portable device used to project a long controllable stream of fire

Example Sentences

A1 The soldier used a flamethrower to clear out the enemy bunker.

A2 The firefighters were equipped with a flamethrower to control the forest fire.

B1 The military unit carried a flamethrower for close combat situations.

B2 The special forces team utilized a flamethrower during the hostage rescue mission.

C1 The use of flamethrowers in warfare has been a controversial topic for decades.

C2 The flamethrower was a devastating weapon used in World War II to clear out enemy positions.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 He flamethrowered the weeds in his backyard.

A2 The soldiers used a flamethrower to clear out the enemy bunkers.

B1 The firefighters had to flamethrower the building to control the blaze.

B2 The chef flamethrowered the top of the creme brulee to caramelize the sugar.

C1 The military decided to flamethrower the entire forest to create a firebreak.

C2 The protesters threatened to flamethrower the government buildings if their demands were not met.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The flamethrower weapon is very powerful.

A2 The soldiers used a flamethrower to clear the area of vegetation.

B1 The military unit was equipped with flamethrower tanks.

B2 The flamethrower attachment on the vehicle was used to destroy enemy bunkers.

C1 The specialized flamethrower unit was called in to handle the dangerous situation.

C2 The flamethrower technology has evolved over the years to be more efficient and precise.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 He ran quickly with the flamethrower in hand.

A2 She cautiously approached the target with the flamethrower ready.

B1 The soldier skillfully operated the flamethrower during the training exercise.

B2 The firefighter expertly used the flamethrower to control the blaze.

C1 The special forces unit deployed the flamethrower with precision and efficiency.

C2 The pyrotechnics expert demonstrated the flamethrower's capabilities in the field.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The flamethrower is a weapon that shoots fire.

A2 I saw a flamethrower in a movie and it looked very dangerous.

B1 The military used flamethrowers during the war to clear out enemy bunkers.

B2 The flamethrower was an effective tool for clearing vegetation in the jungle.

C1 The flamethrower was banned in many countries due to its destructive capabilities.

C2 The flamethrower was a controversial weapon that sparked debates about its ethical use in warfare.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a man with a flamethrower at the park.

A2 The soldier used a flamethrower to clear the path.

B1 The firefighter carried a flamethrower to the burning building.

B2 The military decided to deploy flamethrowers in the battle zone.

C1 The protestors used a flamethrower to make a statement against the government.

C2 The scientist conducted experiments with a specialized flamethrower for research purposes.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a flamethrower in the movie.

A2 The soldier used a flamethrower to clear the path.

B1 The firefighters used a flamethrower to control the wildfire.

B2 The military decided to deploy flamethrowers in the battle zone.

C1 The government banned the civilian use of flamethrowers due to safety concerns.

C2 The flamethrower was a controversial weapon used in the war.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Flamethrower! That's hot!

A2 Flamethrower! Be careful with that fire!

B1 Flamethrower! I've never seen one in real life.

B2 Flamethrower! It can be a powerful weapon in war.

C1 Flamethrower! The military uses them for clearing vegetation.

C2 Flamethrower! It's a controversial weapon due to its destructive nature.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Do not touch the flamethrower.

A2 The soldier used a flamethrower to clear the path.

B1 The firefighters used a flamethrower to control the blaze.

B2 The military deployed flamethrowers during the operation.

C1 The flamethrower was a controversial weapon used in warfare.

C2 The flamethrower was banned under the Geneva Convention for its inhumane use.

Examples of flamethrower in a Sentence

formal The military used a flamethrower to clear out enemy bunkers.

informal I heard they used a flamethrower to get rid of the wasp nest in the backyard.

slang That car is so fast, it's like a flamethrower on wheels!

figurative Her words were like a flamethrower, burning through all of his excuses.

Grammatical Forms of flamethrower

plural

flamethrowers

comparative

more flamethrower

superlative

most flamethrower

present tense

flamethrows

future tense

will flamethrow

perfect tense

has flamethrown

continuous tense

is flamethrowing

singular

flamethrower

positive degree

flamethrower

infinitive

to flamethrow

gerund

flamethrowing

participle

flamethrown

Origin and Evolution of flamethrower

First Known Use: 1917 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'flamethrower' originated from the combination of 'flame' and 'thrower' to describe a device that projects a stream of fire.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a military weapon that projects burning fuel, the term 'flamethrower' has evolved to also include devices used in controlled burns for agriculture and firefighting purposes.