soffietta
English
editEtymology
editFrom Italian soffietta, from soffiare + -etta.
Noun
editsoffietta (plural soffiettas)
- (glassblowing) 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.