blowhole

Definition of Blowhole in English :

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Noun

1. blowhole

the spiracle of a cetacean located far back on the skull

2. blowhole, vent, vent-hole, venthole

a hole for the escape of gas or air

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Blowhole

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noun

1.

the nostril, paired or single, of whales, situated far back on the skull

2.

a hole in ice through which whales, seals, etc, breathe

3.

a.

a vent for air or gas, esp to release fumes from a tunnel, passage, etc

b. New Zealand

a hole emitting gas or steam in a volcanic region

4.

a bubble-like defect in an ingot resulting from gas being trapped during solidification

5. geology

a hole in a cliff top leading to a sea cave through which air is forced by the action of the sea

Blowhole

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noun

1.

a nostril in the top of the head of whales and certain other cetaceans, through which they breathe

2.

a hole through which gas or air can escape, esp. in lava

3.

a hole in the ice to which seals, whales, etc. come to get air

4.

a vertical opening or chimney in the roof of a sea cave through which air and water are forced by the action of the waves and the rising tides

5.

a flaw in cast metal caused by an air or gas bubble

Blowhole

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n.

1. An opening or one of a pair of openings for breathing, located on the top of the head of cetaceans, such as whales and dolphins. The blowhole is opened by muscles upon surfacing and closed by the pressure of water upon diving.

2. A hole in ice to which aquatic mammals, such as dolphins, come to breathe.

3. A vent to permit the escape of air or other gas.

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