blowhole in Finnish

blowhole in Finnish is ilmareikä, hengitysaukko, kaasuonkalo — blowhole means the nostril-like opening on top of a whale or dolphin's head, used for breathing.

blowhole in Finnish

ilmareikä

noun

(marine biology) The spiracle, on the top of the head, through which cetaceans breathe.

hengitysaukko

noun

(marine biology) The spiracle, on the top of the head, through which cetaceans breathe.

kaasuonkalo

noun

(geology) A vent for the escape of steam or other gas.

ilmakupla

noun

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

ilmareikä

noun

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

What does "blowhole" mean?

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."
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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Similar words in Finnish

vent

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "blowhole" in Finnish?

"blowhole" in Finnish is ilmareikä, hengitysaukko, kaasuonkalo. 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 Finnish, "blowhole" is ilmareikä, hengitysaukko, kaasuonkalo.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "blowhole": ilmareikä, hengitysaukko, kaasuonkalo, ilmakupla.

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