punty
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- noun
- /ˈpʌnti/
- Specialized
- A sturdy punty is essential in glassblowing, as it holds the heated glass securely during the glass shaping process.
Examples
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To create intricate designs, the artist frequently rotates the punty while forming the molten glass.
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After reheating, she used the punty to add the final touches to her vase.
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The artist carefully attached the molten glass to a punty before shaping it.
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A punty is essential for handling delicate glass pieces during the blowing process.
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The glassblower used a punty to shape the molten glass.
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I saw a punty in the studio yesterday.
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The glassblower skillfully used a punty to support the hot glass while shaping it into a beautiful vase.
Synonyms
A metal rod that holds and shapes hot glass while it is made
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word punty originally comes from an old idea of a 'point' or peg, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of the word puncture because a punty is a pointed metal rod used to hold and shape hot glass. So, the name punty reminds you of the rod's 'point' that supports the work.