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flamer

flamer

1 7.7
A device like a blowtorch or flamethrower that makes a strong, directed flame
  • noun
  • /ˈfleɪmər/
  • Specialized
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  • DP needs to pull backup for AV 14, but six flamers of Tzeentch will knock three HP off per turn on average too.

Examples

  • The lead rat dug into a pouch at his belt and removed a clay pipe, some pipeweed, and a mechanical flamer.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • You can keep the 2 Helldrakes and flamers.

    Blog text (24)

  • I have always been a huge fan of flamer weapons as they reduce so many variables: to hit and cover saves.

    Blog text (24)

  • The only thing I would like to add is that the unit of flamers seems a bit more than what is needed.

    Blog text (24)

  • My Flamer Dreadnoughts kill vehicles all the dang time.

    Blog text (24)

  • I know my Ork army would be afraid of this list with all those flamers.

    Blog text (24)

  • However, other close quarters weapons may also be adopted, such as flamers, swords and heavy clubs.

  • When the flamer is AP3, you also remove armor saves from the equation for most units, and at strength 6, it is going to cause Instant Death to a lot of units and take away FnP.

    Blog text (24)

  • That is a good point; a big unit of Orks would weather the overwatch, but the Flamers coming down will do massive damage with the templates.

    Blog text (24)

  • Baldemar leaned over the balustrade, sighted with the flamer, and pressed the triggering stud.

Synonyms

flamethrower
vsflamer
  • Specialized
24 7.5

A weapon that shoots burning fuel to set things on fire from far away

includes weapons that project burning fuel and also safer hand tools making directed flames
torch
vsflamer
  • Specialized
21 6.2

A tool that makes a very hot flame to cut or join metal

covers tools and weapons that produce a controlled directed flame
burner
vsflamer
19 3.3

A device that burns fuel to make heat, used in labs or factories

specifies a controlled directed flame rather than general heat production
blowtorch
vsflamer
  • Specialized
16 4.6

A tool that makes a very hot flame to heat or join metal

is a broader class including both tools and weapons making a directed flame
lighter
vsflamer
15 1.3

A small thing that makes a flame to light cigarettes or candles

is about larger controlled or weaponized directed flames rather than small ignition
gas burner
vsflamer
1 2.3

A tool that makes a steady flame to cook or heat things

focuses on controlled and directed flame rather than steady household use
cigar lighter
vsflamer
1 3.2

A small tool that makes a flame to light cigars or cigarettes

covers tools or weapons making sustained directed flames rather than personal igniters

How Powerful

flamethrower
  • Specialized
24 7.5
flamer
  • Specialized
1 7.7
blowtorch
  • Specialized
16 4.6
candle
451 1.0
match
176 1.0

Surface Forms

flamer singular
flamers plural

Morphology

flamer = flame (transparent) = flame + er

This is a straightforward instrument noun built from 'flame' and '-er', meaning something that produces or uses flame.

Etymology

Flamer for a tool comes from flame 'fire' plus -er, meaning 'a thing that makes fire', so a flamer is a device like a blowtorch that makes a strong, directed flame.