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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In the film, three nerdy high school kids throw a small birthday celebration that spirals into a massive, neighborhood-destroying riot involving thousands of people and a flamethrower.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
30 June 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.
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Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
One person could be seen with what appeared to be a flamethrower.
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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.
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Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
30 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.
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