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glassblowing
noun glass·blow·ing \-ˌblō-iŋ\
: the art of shaping a piece of hot, melted glass by blowing air into it through a tube
Full Definition of GLASSBLOWING
: the art of shaping a mass of glass that has been softened by heat by blowing air into it through a tube
— glass·blow·er \-ˌblō(-ə)r\ noun
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First Known Use of GLASSBLOWING
circa 1829
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glassblowing
noun glass·blow·ing \ˈglas-ˌblō-iŋ\
Definition of GLASSBLOWING for Kids
: the art of shaping a mass of melted glass by blowing air into it through a tube
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