respiradouro — meaning in English

English meaning

• blowhole noun The nostril-like opening on top of a whale or dolphin's head, used for breathing.
• vent noun An opening that allows air, gas, or smoke to pass through or escape.

Senses

respiradouro is used for these senses in English:

• blowhole (marine biology) The spiracle, on the top of the head, through which cetaceans breathe.
• blowhole (geology) A vent for the escape of steam or other gas.

blowhole — full definition

1. noun The nostril-like opening on top of a whale or dolphin's head, used for breathing.
2. noun A vent that lets built-up gas, steam, or hot air escape.

vent — full definition

1. noun An opening that allows air, gas, or smoke to pass through or escape.
2. noun An outlet for expressing pent-up feelings, especially frustration.
3. verb To let out strong emotion, often by talking about it at length.
4. verb To allow gas or air to escape from an enclosed space.

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