Definition of flamethrower
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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Two prospects acquired in that deal — Moncada and flamethrower Michael Kopech — were selected Thursday to play in the prestigious Futures Game along with Class A catcher Zack Collins.
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Meanwhile, at least 71 minor league pitchers hit 100, according to Baseball America, a 37% increase in minor league triple-digit flamethrowers in just three years.
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Such speakers would draw audience and attention away from the flamethrower across campus.
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The runoff was required when voters in the Republican-leaning district gave Norman and Pope roughly equal support while rejecting the flamethrowers and outsiders in a seven-way GOP primary.
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The runoff was required when voters in the Republican-leaning district gave Norman and Pope roughly equal support while rejecting the flamethrowers and outsiders in a seven-way GOP primary.
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The runoff was required when voters in the Republican-leaning district gave Norman and Pope roughly equal support while rejecting the flamethrowers and outsiders in a seven-way GOP primary.
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An evolution like Keuchel’s is almost impossible to forecast—much less so, at least, than the out-of-the-gate brilliance of pedigreed flamethrowers.
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The runoff was required when voters in the Republican-leaning district gave Norman and Pope roughly equal support while rejecting the flamethrowers and outsiders in a seven-way GOP primary.
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First Known Use of flamethrower
1917
FLAMETHROWER Defined for English Language Learners
flamethrower
playDefinition of flamethrower for English Language Learners
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: a weapon that shoots a stream of burning liquid
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baseball : a pitcher who throws the ball very fast : a fastball pitcher
FLAMETHROWER Defined for Kids
flamethrower
playDefinition of flamethrower for Students
: a weapon that shoots a burning stream of fuel
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