Punty
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpʌn.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Punty is a noun meaning (glassblowing) A metal rod used in the glassblowing process. After a glass vessel has been blown to approximate size and the bottom of the piece has been finalized, the rod, which is tipped with a wad of hot glass, is attached to the bottom of the vessel to hold it while the top is finalized. It often leaves an irregular or ring-shaped scar on the base when removed, called the pontil mark.
Meaning
(glassblowing) A metal rod used in the glassblowing process. After a glass vessel has been blown to approximate size and the bottom of the piece has been finalized, the rod, which is tipped with a wad of hot glass, is attached to the bottom of the vessel to hold it while the top is finalized. It often leaves an irregular or ring-shaped scar on the base when removed, called the pontil mark.
Word Forms
- punties
- punte
- puntee
- puntil
- puntel
Synonyms for punty
Depending on context, synonyms include fascet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pontil, ponty, puntee, puntel, puntil, pontee.
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