flamethrower

/ˈfleɪmˌθɹəʊ.ə/

Etymology

From flame + thrower, calque of German Flammenwerfer.

noun

  1. A device that projects a flame for starting fires, and sometimes also additional fuel to help ignition. Used either as a weapon or a tool.
  2. Someone who is extremely good at throwing or shooting balls.“"We allowed him to kind of orchestrate the whole offense, and he got comfortable early," George said. "He's a flamethrower. Once he gets hot, it's over."”