blowtorch vs flashgun

blowtorch

noun
  • A tool which projects a controlled stream of a highly flammable gas over a spark in order to produce a controlled flame. 

  • A jet fighter. 

verb
  • To apply a blowtorch to something. 

flashgun

noun
  • An electrically powered device used to trigger a flashbulb. 

  • Any similar unit used to generate repeatable flashes of light for photography. 

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