blowhole in Greek
blowhole in Greek is φυσητήρας — blowhole means the nostril-like opening on top of a whale or dolphin's head, used for breathing.
blowhole in Greek
φυσητήρας
Pronounced: fysitiras
(marine biology) The spiracle, on the top of the head, through which cetaceans breathe.
What does "blowhole" mean?
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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."
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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 Greek?
"blowhole" in Greek is φυσητήρας. blowhole means: The nostril-like opening on top of a whale or dolphin's head, used for breathing.
How do you pronounce φυσητήρας?
"blowhole" in Greek is φυσητήρας, pronounced "fysitiras".
How do you use "blowhole" in a sentence?
Example: "The whale surfaced and shot a spray of water from its blowhole." In Greek, "blowhole" is φυσητήρας.
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