flamethrower
noun
flame·throw·er
ˈflām-ˌthrō-ər 
1
: a device that expels from a nozzle a burning stream of liquid or semiliquid fuel under pressure
2
: a pitcher who throws hard : a fastball pitcher
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An ultra realistic model of a dragon is perched on its roof and spews out fireballs thanks to flamethrowers hidden in its jaws.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Fonseca was able to raise his level, though, and started to find the corners rather than the back fence with his flamethrower of a forehand.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 May 2026
One person could be seen with what appeared to be a flamethrower.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Palencia pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Tuesday’s win and had warmed up twice in Monday night’s victory, so Counsell was avoiding the flamethrower on Wednesday.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Fonseca was able to raise his level, though, and started to find the corners rather than the back fence with his flamethrower of a forehand.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 May 2026
One person could be seen with what appeared to be a flamethrower.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Palencia pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Tuesday’s win and had warmed up twice in Monday night’s victory, so Counsell was avoiding the flamethrower on Wednesday.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
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“Flamethrower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flamethrower. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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