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blowgun

[bloh-guhn] / ˈbloʊˌgʌn /


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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

Eleven Philadelphia children recently had to have tiny toy darts, which they accidentally inhaled from a plastic blowgun, removed from their lungs.

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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