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 blowpipe blowpipe /ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/

noun

  1. A tube through which darts can be shot by blowing  ( blow tube , blowgun , blowpipe , blowtube )
    a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing
  2. A tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat  ( blow tube , blowpipe , blowtube )
    a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat


 refractory pot refractory pot /rɪˈfræktəri pɒt/

noun

  1. A small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead  ( bone-ash cup , cupel , refractory pot )
    a small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead


 genus Vaccinium genus Vaccinium /ˈdʒiːnəs vəˈkɪniəm/

noun

  1. Evergreen or deciduous berry-bearing shrubs of Northern Hemisphere: cranberries; blueberries  ( genus Vaccinium , Vaccinium )
    evergreen or deciduous berry-bearing shrubs of Northern Hemisphere: cranberries; blueberries


 make-up make-up /ˈmeɪˌkəp/

noun

  1. Cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance  ( make-up , war paint [Informal] , makeup )
    cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
      Wearing makeup is a form of self-expression and can make you feel confident and beautiful
    Wearing makeup is a form of self-expression and can make you feel confident and beautiful
  2. The way in which someone or something is composed  ( constitution , make-up , makeup , composition , physical composition )
    the way in which someone or something is composed
       The composition of the painting was carefully balanced and visually pleasing.
    The composition of the painting was carefully balanced and visually pleasing.
  3. An event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event  ( make-up , makeup )
    an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
      He missed the test and had to take a makeup
    he missed the test and had to take a makeup
      The two teams played a makeup one week later
    the two teams played a makeup one week later


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