blowpipe
English
Etymology
blow + pipe
Noun
blowpipe (plural blowpipes)
- (chemistry) a narrow tube through which a jet of air is directed onto a flame; used in the analysis of minerals etc and in jewelry manufacture
- a weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun
- (glassblowing) a long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown
Translations
chemistry: narrow tube to blow air onto flame
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weapon — see blowgun
narrow pipe to blow glassware
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