blowpipe

• Nom désignant un tube utilisé soit pour diriger un courant d'air ou de gaz vers une flamme afin d'en augmenter la chaleur, soit pour lancer des fléchettes en soufflant à travers.

A noun referring to a tube used either to direct a stream of air or gas into a flame to intensify heat, or to shoot darts by blowing.

1. Tool for concentrating heatB2formaltechnical

   A tube used to direct a stream of air or gas into a flame, increasing its temperature for tasks like glassblowing or soldering.

   Tube à souffler

   • The glassblower used a blowpipe to shape the molten glass.
   • He heated the metal with a blowpipe until it was red hot.
   • A blowpipe is essential for creating fine glassware.

   Synonymesblowtube

2. Weapon for shooting dartsB2formal

   A long, narrow tube through which small darts are propelled by the force of the user's breath, often used for hunting or as a weapon.

   Sarbacane

   • The hunter used a blowpipe to silently take down prey.
   • Indigenous tribes in South America are known for using blowpipes.
   • He aimed the blowpipe carefully and shot the dart at the target.

   Synonymesblowgun