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air hole

n.
A hole or opening that allows for the passage of air, especially to facilitate breathing.
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air hole

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airhole

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1. a hole that allows the passage of air, esp for ventilation
2. (Physical Geography) a section of open water in a frozen surface
3. (Aeronautics) a less common name for air pocket1
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air′ hole`


n.
1. an opening to admit or discharge air.
2. an opening in the frozen surface of a river or pond.
3. air pocket.
[1760–70]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.air hole - a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenlyair hole - a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly
air pocket, pocket
atmospheric phenomenon - a physical phenomenon associated with the atmosphere
2.air hole - a hole that allows the passage of airair hole - a hole that allows the passage of air
hole - an opening deliberately made in or through something
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