blowpipe
US /ˈbloʊ.paɪp/
UK /ˈbləʊ.paɪp/
名詞
1.
吹き矢
a tube through which a dart or other projectile is blown by the breath
例:
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The hunter used a blowpipe to silently take down his prey.
猟師は吹き矢を使って静かに獲物を仕留めた。
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Children often play with toy blowpipes and soft darts.
子供たちはよくおもちゃの吹き矢と柔らかいダーツで遊ぶ。
2.
吹き竿
a tube used by glassblowers to blow air into molten glass
例:
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The artisan carefully shaped the glass using a long blowpipe.
職人は長い吹き竿を使ってガラスを慎重に形作った。
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Glassblowing requires skill and precision with the blowpipe.
ガラス吹きは吹き竿の技術と精度を要する。