flamethrower
noun/ˈfleɪmˌθɹəʊ.ə/UK/ˈfleɪmˌθɹoʊ.ɚ/US
Etymology
From flame + thrower, calque of German Flammenwerfer.
- inherited from thrower
Definitions
A device that projects a flame for starting fires, and sometimes also additional fuel to…
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.
- "We allowed him to kind of orchestrate the whole offense, and he got comfortable early," George said. "He's a flamethrower. Once he gets hot, it's over."
- Unlike steroids, these supposedly illegal substances were not used in secret. There was an understanding that it was in everyone's best interest — pitchers and hitters alike — for today's flamethrowers to have a good grip on the ball.
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA