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Definition of blowgun

blowgun

/ˈbloʊ.ɡʌn/
blow · gun
Plural:blowguns
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blowgun Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A narrow, hollow tube through which small darts, pellets, or clay balls are propelled by the force of the user's breath.

Example

"The anthropology museum displayed a carved wooden blowgun traditionally used by indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin."

2

A handheld pneumatic nozzle attached to a compressed-air line, used in workshops and factories to blow away dust, metal shavings, or debris.

Example

"The machinist used a compressed-air blowgun to clear aluminum filings from the workbench."

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• Nearby Words

blower
blowfish
blowfly
blowgun
blowhard
blowhole
blowie

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blowgun. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blowgun
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