glassblowing

noun
UK: /ˈɡlɑːsˌbləʊɪŋ/
US: /ˈɡlæsˌbloʊɪŋ/

  1. The art or craft of shaping molten glass into objects by blowing air into it through a tube.

    1. He learned glassblowing as a hobby.
    2. The studio offers workshops in glassblowing for beginners and experienced artists alike where one can craft unique items.
glassblowing verb

  1. The act of shaping molten glass into objects by blowing air through a tube.

    1. Glassblowing is a skilled trade.
    2. Modern glassblowing techniques can be traced back centuries when artisans developed this art form.
glassblowing adjective

  1. Relating to or used in the art of shaping molten glass by blowing air into it.

    1. She used a glassblowing torch.
    2. The glassblowing equipment included various tools and safety gear crucial for the meticulous process.

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The phonetic transcription of "glassblowing" is /ˈɡlɑːsˌbləʊɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈɡlæsˌbloʊɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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