Definition of blowpipes Blowpipes

/blowˈpajˌps/ - [blowpayps] -

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blowpipes (Noun)
Plural of blowpipe.

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blowpipes, noun, plural of blowpipe.

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blowpipe - a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat
		blowtube, blow tube
blowpipe - a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing
		blowgun, blowtube, blow tube

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blowpipe (Noun)
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)
A long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

blowpipe (n.)
A tube for directing a jet of air into a fire or into the flame of a lamp or candle, so as to concentrate the heat on some object.
blowpipe (n.)
A blowgun; a blowtube.

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blowpipe, noun, singular of blowpipes.

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