soffietta

English

Etymology

Italian soffietta, from soffiare + -etta.

Noun

soffietta (plural soffiettas)

1. (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.

Synonyms

• puffer

See also

• steam stick