Heat gun

/hˈiːt ɡˈʌn/

Heat gun

a handheld tool that emits hot air and is used for tasks like paint stripping, shrink-wrapping, and loosening adhesive

Examples

1. My heat gun brought the phone from freezing, to about 230 degrees F within the space of about 30 seconds.

2. The heat gun can do some major damage if it's left in place too long.

3. So I'll bring over that heat gun anyway.

4. Turn on the heat gun, and hold the plate just above the barrel.