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blowpipe

Pronunciation: /ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/

The English word “blowpipe” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. 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.
  2. A weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun.
  3. A long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown.

verb

  1. To direct air through a blowpipe.
  2. To shoot with a blowpipe (a weapon).

Etymology

From blow + pipe.

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