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Definition of
flamethrower noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
flamethrower
noun
noun
NAmE
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ˈfleɪmˌθroʊər
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a weapon like a gun that shoots out burning liquid or flames and is often used for clearing plants from land
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flamethrower
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