blowhole

[US]/blaʊˈhəʊl/
[UK]/bloʊˈhoʊl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.An opening on the top of a whale's head through which it breathes and expels water.; A ventilation shaft or duct in a tunnel, mine, or other underground structure.; A hole in rock through which air or gases escape.

Phrases & Collocations

close the blowhole

observe the blowhole

Example Sentences

the whale's blowhole is essential for breathing.

we could see the blowhole from the boat.

the blowhole allows the whale to exhale air quickly.

during the tour, we learned about the blowhole's function.

the blowhole can be seen when the whale surfaces.

blowholes are a unique adaptation in marine mammals.

we observed the blowhole activity during our whale watching trip.

the blowhole sprays water high into the air.

identifying the blowhole helps in recognizing different whale species.

after a long dive, the whale surfaced to use its blowhole.

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