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NOUN (2)

1. a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat;
[syn: blowtube, blow tube, blowpipe]

2. a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing;
[syn: blowgun, blowpipe, blowtube, blow tube]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Blowgun \Blow"gun`\, n. A tube, as of cane or reed, sometimes twelve feet long, through which an arrow (sometimes poisoned) or other projectile may be impelled by the force of the breath. It is a weapon much used by certain Indians of America and the West Indies; -- called also blowpipe, and blowtube. See Sumpitan. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Blowtube \Blow"tube`\, n. 1. A blowgun. --Tylor. [1913 Webster] 2. A similar instrument, commonly of tin, used by boys for discharging paper wads and other light missiles. [1913 Webster] 3. (Glassmaking) A long wrought iron tube, on the end of which the workman gathers a quantity of "metal" (melted glass), and through which he blows to expand or shape it; -- called also blowing tube, and blowpipe. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

blowtube n 1: a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat [syn: blowtube, blow tube, blowpipe] 2: a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing [syn: blowgun, blowpipe, blowtube, blow tube]