blowgun
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of blowgun
Example Sentences
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You’ve probably seen that blowgun video that was out.
From Slate • Nov. 23, 2018
He now hunted with a rifle instead of a blowgun, heading into the forest most days in search of game to sell.
From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2017
From the Second City is a Chicago-born revue that jauntily aims a satiric blowgun at beatniks, headline heroes, the University of Chicago, and the company of man, and most of its darts are incontestably funny.
From Time Magazine Archive
His $2,700 rampage was finally stopped by a blowgun tranquilizer, and Marvin departed handcuffed to a stretcher.
From Time Magazine Archive
Inside she finds a bowl, some dried beef, and a blowgun with two dozen darts.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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