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blowpipe

/ˈbloʊpaɪp/

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noun

Chalumeau, sarbacane

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

Examples :

"The chemist used the blowpipe to carefully direct air onto the sample, helping to identify the mineral. "

Le chimiste a utilisé le chalumeau pour diriger soigneusement l'air sur l'échantillon, ce qui a permis d'identifier le minéral.

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noun

Sarbacane

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

Examples :

"The Amazonian hunter skillfully used his blowpipe to shoot a dart at a monkey high in the trees. "

Le chasseur amazonien utilisait habilement sa sarbacane pour tirer une fléchette sur un singe perché en haut des arbres.

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noun

Sarbacane

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

Examples :

"The glassblower used a blowpipe to carefully shape the molten glass into a delicate vase. "

Le souffleur de verre a utilisé une sarbacane pour façonner avec soin le verre en fusion en un vase délicat.

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