Blowhole Noun - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of blowhole noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

blowhole noun  /ˈbləʊhəʊl/  /ˈbləʊhəʊl/ jump to other results

1. enlarge imagea hole in the top of a whale's head through which it breathes

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2. a hole in a large area of ice, through which seals, etc. breathe

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