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Flamethrowers Meaning in English

word · lemma: flamethrower

ˈfleɪmˌθɹoʊɚz
FLAYM-throh-erz
flˈeɪmθɹəʊəz
flAYM-throh-uhz

Definition

Flamethrowers are weapons or devices that shoot a stream of fire, often used in the military or for controlled burning of land.

Usage & Nuances

The word is mostly used in military or historical contexts, but can also refer to devices for agriculture or entertainment (like movie special effects). Always plural when talking about different types or several units.

Example Sentences

Soldiers used flamethrowers in the battle.

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Old movies sometimes show flamethrowers.

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Farmers may use controlled flamethrowers to clear land.

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Some video games let you use flamethrowers as powerful weapons.

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Modern flamethrowers are sometimes used by firefighters in special situations.

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The documentary explained how flamethrowers changed warfare in the twentieth century.

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