blowpipe

Meanings

Plural: blowpipes

Noun

a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat
a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing
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.
A long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown.

Verb

To direct air through a blowpipe.
To shoot with a blowpipe (weapon).

Origin / Etymology

From blow + pipe.

Synonyms

blow tube, blowgun, blowtube

Scrabble Score: 17

blowpipe is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
blowpipe is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
blowpipe is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

blowpipe is a valid Words With Friends word