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blowhole in Dutch

blowhole in Dutch is gietblaas, gietgal — blowhole means the nostril-like opening on top of a whale or dolphin's head, used for breathing.

blowhole in Dutch

gietblaas
noun
(metallurgy) An unintended cavity filled with air in a casting product.
gietgal
noun
(metallurgy) An unintended cavity filled with air in a casting product.

What does "blowhole" mean?

  1. noun The nostril-like opening on top of a whale or dolphin's head, used for breathing.
    "The whale surfaced and shot a spray of water from its blowhole."
  2. noun A vent that lets built-up gas, steam, or hot air escape.
    "Engineers added a blowhole to release pressure from the tank."
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blowhole in a sentence

  • The whale surfaced and shot a spray of water from its blowhole.
  • Dolphins close their blowhole tightly whenever they dive.
  • Engineers added a blowhole to release pressure from the tank.

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What is "blowhole" in Dutch?

"blowhole" in Dutch is gietblaas, gietgal. blowhole means: The nostril-like opening on top of a whale or dolphin's head, used for breathing.

How do you use "blowhole" in a sentence?

Example: "The whale surfaced and shot a spray of water from its blowhole." In Dutch, "blowhole" is gietblaas, gietgal.

Are there other ways to say "blowhole" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "blowhole": gietblaas, gietgal.

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