Meaning & use
Airhole
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A hole that allows air to pass in or out of an enclosed space.
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The zookeepers drilled airholes into the lid of the terrarium so the lizard could breathe.
Ice fishermen watched the airhole in the frozen lake for signs of movement below.
A note on using this word
Airholes are essential in transporting live animals, allowing enough oxygen to circulate inside a sealed container.
Words with a similar meaning
ventbreathing hole
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