blowpipe

blow·pipe  (blpp)

n.

1. A metal tube in which a flow of gas is mixed with a controlled flow of air to concentrate the heat of a flame, used especially in the identification of minerals.

2. See blowgun.

3. A long, narrow iron pipe used to gather, work, and blow molten glass.

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blowpipe

Noun

1. a long tube from which poisoned darts, etc., are shot by blowing

2. a tube for blowing air into a flame to intensify its heat

3. an iron pipe used to blow glass into shape

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	blowpipe - a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat blow tube, blowtube tube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
	2.	blowpipe - a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing blowgun, blowtube, blow tube tube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases