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air hole
noun
- an opening to admit or discharge air.
- a natural opening in the frozen surface of a river or pond.
air hole
noun
- a hole that allows the passage of air, esp for ventilation
- a section of open water in a frozen surface
- a less common name for air pocket
Word History and Origins
Origin of air hole1
Example Sentences
Two of those filtered air holes, the big round circles popping out the side of the mask, feature fans that pull in a cooling breeze.
Steam radiators have an air hole at the top of the vent that you can clear with a sewing needle.
"We know an air-hole when we see it—and I can't see any of them around here," replied Paul.
The bailiff stopped; the air-hole was tightly closed with clods of earth; and the cavern was plunged into utter darkness.
This was boarded up the next day, only a small air-hole left, of about six inches diameter.
He could wait for what he wished as the Eskimo sits for days at the air hole until the seal appears.
His friend, who was skimming along in advance of him, suddenly fell into an air-hole and sank out of sight.
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