Associations to the word «Blowpipe»
Verb
Wiktionary
BLOWPIPE, noun. (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
BLOWPIPE, noun. A weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun
BLOWPIPE, noun. (glassblowing) a long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown
Dictionary definition
BLOWPIPE, noun. A tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat.
BLOWPIPE, noun. A tube through which darts can be shot by blowing.
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