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blowgun
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blow·gun  (blgn)
n.
A long narrow pipe through which darts or pellets may be blown. Also called blowpipe.

blowgun [ˈbləʊˌgʌn]
n
(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) the US word for blowpipe [1]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.blowgun - a tube through which darts can be shot by blowingblowgun - a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing
tube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
Translations
blowgun [ˈbləʊgʌn] N (US) → cerbatana f


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