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blowpipe.

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.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/General-American
  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.

Where this word comes from

From blow + pipe.

verb/ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/General-American
  1. To direct air through a blowpipe.

    transitive
  2. To shoot with a blowpipe (a weapon).

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From blow + pipe.

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