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blowpipe

noun

Meaning

  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

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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