The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BLOWPIPES
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What does BLOWPIPES mean?
BLOWPIPES noun- A narrow tube through which a jet of air is directed onto a flame; used in the analysis of minerals etc and in jewelry manufacture
- A weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun
- A long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown