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Definition of blowtorch
blowtorch
/ˈbloʊ.tɔːrtʃ/
blow · torch
Plural:blowtorches
•Past Simple:blowtorched
•Past Participle:blowtorched
•Present Participle:blowtorching
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CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
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• noun
1
A small, portable burner that produces a highly directed, intensely hot flame, typically fueled by pressurized gas and used for welding, soldering, or stripping paint.
Example
"The plumber used a blowtorch to carefully solder the copper pipes together."
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1
To apply the intensely hot flame of a portable burner to a surface, typically in order to melt, weld, sear, or burn it.
Example
"The chef decided to blowtorch the sugar on top of the crème brûlée to create a crisp, caramelized crust."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late 19th century: formed as a compound of 'blow' and 'torch', referring to the mechanism of using pressurized air or gas to direct a hot flame.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blowtorch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blowtorch