blowpipe
blowpipe · blowpipes
Lötrohr
A narrow tube through which a jet of air is directed onto a flameA narrow tube through which a jet of air is directed onto a flame; used in the analysis of minerals etc and in jewelry manufacture.
US/ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/
Meaning
3 sensesA narrow tube through which a jet of air is directed onto a flame; used in the analysis of minerals etc and in jewelry manufacture.
Lötrohr
a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing
A weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun.
A long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown.
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By meaning 1
chemistry: narrow tube to blow air onto flame:
Origin
From blow + pipe.From blow + pipe.
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plural: blowpipesSynonyms
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3 related wordsDerivedblowpiper