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blowhole

Syllabification: (blow·hole)
Pronunciation: /ˈblōˌhōl/

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Definition of blowhole

noun

  • a hole for blowing or breathing through, in particular.
  • the nostril of a whale on the top of its head.
  • a hole in ice to which seals, whales, and other aquatic animals come to breathe.
  • a vent for air or smoke in a tunnel or other structure.
  • a cavity in a metal casting, produced by the escape of air through the liquid metal.

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