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plural blowpipes
(chemistry) 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. examples
A weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun. examples
(glassblowing) A long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown. examples
third-person singular simple present blowpipes, present participle blowpiping, simple past and past participle blowpiped
(chemistry) To direct air through a blowpipe. examples