flamethrower
noun/ˈfleɪmˌθroʊər/
Frequency rank: #18,026 most common English word
Meaning
A weapon that projects a stream of burning fuel.
Example sentence
The soldiers used flamethrower to clear the enemy's bunker during the battle.
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