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blowhole in Spanish

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

blowhole in Spanish

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

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 Spanish?

"blowhole" in Spanish is espiráculo. 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 Spanish, "blowhole" is espiráculo.

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