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    Chalumeau (en. Blowtorch)

    /ʃa.ly.mo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A musical instrument with a reed, used in certain traditional music ensembles.
    He plays the chalumeau in a folk group.
    Il joue du chalumeau dans un groupe folklorique.
    A gas appliance used for welding or generating a very hot flame.
    The plumber uses a chalumeau to solder pipes.
    Le plombier utilise un chalumeau pour souder les tuyaux.
    Flame produced by such an appliance.
    The chalumeau allowed for easy melting of the metal.
    La chalumeau a permis de fondre le métal facilement.

    Etymology

    From the Old French 'chalumet', a diminutive of 'chalume', which refers to a stem or a tube.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play the chalumeau
    To use a chalumeau for welding or heating.
    faire du chalumeau
    to play on the chalumeau
    To play music with a chalumeau.
    jouer du chalumeau
    study of the chalumeau
    Learning or practicing the chalumeau in music.
    étude du chalumeau

    Related Words

    chalume
    Stem or tube used in music or agriculture.
    chalume
    welding
    Action of welding metal pieces.
    soudure
    wind
    Movement of air that can be used in wind instruments.
    vent

    Slang Meanings

    General terms for welding tools.
    He lent me his chalumeau so I could do my welding.
    Il m'a passé son chalumeau pour que je fasse ma soude.
    Used to refer to people who frequently use welding tools.
    He’s a real chalumeau, always welding.
    C'est un véritable chalumeau, toujours en train de souder.