blowtorch

/ˈbləʊtɔːtʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbləʊtɔːrtʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈblō-ˌtȯrch/ (ame, mw)

blowtorch — noun

  • blowtorchsingular
  • blowtorchesplural

1. A handheld device that shoots out an intense, controlled flame, used for tasks l

1.名詞B2
釋義

A handheld device that shoots out an intense, controlled flame, used for tasks like melting solder on pipes, loosening rusted bolts, or removing old paint from walls.

例句

Adebayo used a blowtorch to thaw the frozen padlock on the shed door.

use a blowtorch to + verb for purpose

Keiko picked up the blowtorch and carefully soldered the copper pipe joint.

同義詞
  • soldering iron

    lower temperature, heated metal tip with no open flame; used for delicate electronics and small wires

  • heat gun

    electric tool that blows hot air rather than producing a flame; safer for stripping paint and softening adhesives

  • welding torch

    much hotter flame that melts metal to fuse pieces together; used in construction, not home DIY

常見錯誤

❌I used a blowtorch to dry my hair.
✅I used a hair dryer.
💡a blowtorch produces an extremely hot open flame and is never used for personal care.
❌She reached for the blowtorch to reflow the circuit board.
✅She reached for the soldering iron.
💡a blowtorch is too hot and imprecise for electronics; use a soldering iron.