blowtube

Noun

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Noun (2)

a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heatSynonyms: blow tube blowpipe
a tube through which darts can be shot by blowingSynonyms: blowgun blowpipe blow tube

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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]

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]