blowpipe

English

blow +‎ pipe

blowpipe (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.
A weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun.
(glassblowing) A long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown.

chemistry: narrow tube to blow air onto flame

weapon — see blowgun

narrow pipe to blow glassware

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