blow·tube

[bloh-toob, -tyoob]
noun
2.
blowpipe ( def 2 ).

Origin:
1870–75; blow2 + tube

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blowtube

noun
1. a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat 
2. a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing [syn: blowgun
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blowtube is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
Example sentences
The seal was facilitated by controlling the gas pressure through a rubber blowtube attached to the side tube.
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