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blowpipe

(n): a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat
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9 months ago reesetee said:

In glassmaking, an iron or steel tube, usually 4 to 5 feet long, for blowing glass. Blowpipes have a mouthpiece at one end and are usually fitted at the other end with a metal ring that helps to retain the gather.

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