air hole
an opening to admit or discharge air.
a natural opening in the frozen surface of a river or pond.
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How to use air hole in a sentence
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.
Here are 9 home maintenance tasks for your October to-do list | Jeanne Huber | September 27, 2021 | Washington Post"We know an air-hole when we see it—and I can't see any of them around here," replied Paul.
Five Little Starrs in the Canadian Forest | Lillian Elizabeth RoyThe bailiff stopped; the air-hole was tightly closed with clods of earth; and the cavern was plunged into utter darkness.
The Iron Trevet or Jocelyn the Champion | Eugne SueThis was boarded up the next day, only a small air-hole left, of about six inches diameter.
The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck | Baron Trenck
He could wait for what he wished as the Eskimo sits for days at the air hole until the seal appears.
The Young Trailers | Joseph A. AltshelerHis friend, who was skimming along in advance of him, suddenly fell into an air-hole and sank out of sight.
E.P. Roe: Reminiscences of his Life | Mary A. Roe
British Dictionary definitions for air hole
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 (def. 1)
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