soffietta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tool consisting of a metal tube, often swan necked, attached to a conical nozzle. The nozzle is used to block the mouth of a glass vessel so that it can be further inflated by blowing into the tube.

Word forms

soffietta soffiettas

Etymology

From Italian soffietta, from soffiare + -etta.

Synonyms

Related words

steam stick
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