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blowgun Synonyms
Another word for blowgun
Choosing another word for blowgun depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A narrow, hollow tube through which small darts, pellets, or clay balls are propelled by the force of the user's breath.
Usage Example
"The anthropology museum displayed a carved wooden blowpipe traditionally used by indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin."
Strongest
blowpipe
blowtube
• noun (Context 2)
A handheld pneumatic nozzle attached to a compressed-air line, used in workshops and factories to blow away dust, metal shavings, or debris.
Usage Example
"The machinist used a compressed-air air gun to clear aluminum filings from the workbench."
Strong
air gun
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blowgun. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blowgun