Blowhole Definition
blōhōl
blowholes
noun
blowholes
A nostril in the top of the head of whales and certain other cetaceans, through which they breathe.
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A hole in the ice to which seals, whales, etc. come to get air.
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A hole through which gas or air can escape, esp. in lava.
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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.
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A flaw in cast metal caused by an air or gas bubble.
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