punty

/ˈpʌnti/
noun
  1. A metal rod used by glassblowers to hold and shape hot glass.
    • He used a punty to shape the base of the vase.
    • The apprentice learned how to handle the punty safely.
    • The glassblower attached the molten glass to the punty.
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