noun
blowpipe
Blowpipe (noun) means 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.
noun
1
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.
2
A weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun.
3
A long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown.
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Etymology
From blow + pipe.
Rhymes for blowpipe
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What is the meaning of blowpipe?
"blowpipe" (noun) means 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.
What are the different meanings of blowpipe?
"blowpipe" has 3 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. A weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun; 3. A long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown.