hengitysaukko — meaning in English
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English meaning
- blowhole noun The nostril-like opening on top of a whale or dolphin's head, used for breathing.
Senses
hengitysaukko is used for these senses in English:
- air hole A hole in any surface that allows air or other gases to pass, especially an opening in the surface of a frozen lake etc.
- air hole The blowhole of a whale.
- blowhole (marine biology) The spiracle, on the top of the head, through which cetaceans breathe.
- spiracle A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.
blowhole — full definition
- noun The nostril-like opening on top of a whale or dolphin's head, used for breathing.
- noun A vent that lets built-up gas, steam, or hot air escape.