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blowpipe

/ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.99 in modern English

Syllables
blow-pipe
IPA
/ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

A weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun.

noun

A long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown.

verb

To direct air through a blowpipe.

Transitive verb

verb

To shoot with a blowpipe (a weapon).

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From blow + pipe.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/

Usage

Inflected Forms

blowpipes (plural) blowpipes (present, singular) blowpiping (participle, present) blowpiped (participle, past) blowpiped (past)

Derived Forms

blowpiper

Frequently Paired Words

blower glassblower

Synonyms

blowing pipe blowgun blowtube blow tube

Questions

How do you pronounce blowpipe?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/.
What does blowpipe mean?
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.
Where does blowpipe come from?
From blow + pipe.

How to pronounce blowpipe

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