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Blowtube

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Blow´tube`
n.1.A blowgun.
2.A similar instrument, commonly of tin, used by boys for discharging paper wads and other light missiles.
3.(Glassmaking) A long wrought iron tube, on the end of which the workman gathers a quantity of "metal" (melted glass), and through which he blows to expand or shape it; - called also blowing tube, and blowpipe.
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Noun1.blowtube - a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat
blow tube, blowpipe
tube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
2.Blowtube - a tube through which darts can be shot by blowingblowtube - a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing
blowgun, blowpipe, blow tube
tube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
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