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 [ˈbləʊˌpaɪp]

n

1. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a long tube from which pellets, poisoned darts, etc., are shot by blowing US word blowgun

2. (Chemistry) Also called blow tube a tube for blowing air or oxygen into a flame to intensify its heat and direct it onto a small area

3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Ceramics) a long narrow iron pipe used to gather molten glass and blow it 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

Translations

blowpipe [ˈbləʊpaɪp] N (= weapon) → cerbatana f

blowpipe [ˈbləʊˌpaɪp] n (weapon) → cerbottana