air hole

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noun

an opening to admit or discharge air.

a natural opening in the frozen surface of a river or pond.

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Origin of air hole

First recorded in 1760–70

Words nearby air hole

air harbor, air-hardening, airhead, air hockey, air hoist, air hole, air horn, airhose, air hostess, air hug, air hunger

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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.
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Steam radiators have an air hole at the top of the vent that you can clear with a sewing needle.
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"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 Roy
The 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 Sue

This 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. Altsheler
His 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

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 (def. 1)

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air hole

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