Blowpipe

Pronunciation: /bloʊpaɪp/

Definitions of blowpipe

noun a tube through which a stream of air or gas is forced into a flame to concentrate and increase its heat

Example Sentences

A1 A blowpipe is a simple tool used for blowing air or fuel into a fire.

A2 The craftsman used a blowpipe to shape the molten glass into a vase.

B1 The archaeologist found an ancient blowpipe used by indigenous tribes for hunting.

B2 The skilled glassblower demonstrated how to use a blowpipe to create intricate designs.

C1 The expert marksman could hit a target from a distance using a blowpipe with precision.

C2 The scientist developed a new type of blowpipe for conducting experiments in the lab.

Examples of blowpipe in a Sentence

formal The archaeologist used a blowpipe to carefully remove debris from the ancient artifact.

informal I saw a craftsman using a blowpipe to shape the glass into beautiful vases.

slang The street performer showed off his skills by juggling knives while balancing on a blowpipe.

figurative Her words were like a blowpipe, piercing through his defenses and revealing the truth.

Grammatical Forms of blowpipe

• past tense: blew
• plural: blowpipes
• comparative: more blowpipe
• superlative: most blowpipe
• present tense: blow
• future tense: will blow
• perfect tense: have blown
• continuous tense: is blowing
• singular: blowpipe
• positive degree: blowpipe
• infinitive: to blowpipe
• gerund: blowing
• participle: blowing

Origin and Evolution of blowpipe

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'blowpipe' originated from the combination of 'blow' meaning to produce air from the mouth or a device, and 'pipe' referring to a tube-like structure. It was used to describe a tube through which air is blown to create a stream of air or gas for various purposes.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a tube used for blowing air or gas, the term 'blowpipe' evolved to also describe a tool used in chemistry for directing a stream of air or gas onto a small area to produce a high temperature flame for heating or melting substances.