Meaning of BLOWGUN
| Pronunciation: | | 'blow`gun
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| | Definition: | | [n] a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing |
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| | Synonyms: | | blow tube, blowpipe, blowtube |
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| | See Also: | | tube, tubing | |
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| | Definition: | | \Blow"gun`\, n.
A tube, as of cane or reed, sometimes twelve feet long,
through which an arrow or other projectile may be impelled by
the force of the breath. It is a weapon much used by certain
Indians of America and the West Indies; -- called also
{blowpipe}, and {blowtube}. See {Sumpitan}.
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| | Related Terms: | | automatic, bellows, blower, blowpipe, blowtube, firearm, flamethrower, gat, gun, handgun, heater, musket, peashooter, piece, pistol, repeater, revolver, rifle, rod, sawed-off shotgun, shooting iron, shotgun, six-gun, six-shooter |
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