Blowhole Definition

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

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