blowhole — [blō′hōl΄] n. 1. a nostril in the top of the head of whales and certain other cetaceans, through which they breathe 2. a hole through which gas or air can escape, esp. in lava 3. a hole in the ice to which seals, whales, etc. come to get air 4. a … English World dictionary
blowhole — /bloh hohl /, n. 1. an air or gas vent, esp. one to carry off fumes from a tunnel, underground passage, etc. 2. either of two nostrils or spiracles, or a single one, at the top of the head in whales and other cetaceans, through which they breathe … Universalium
blowhole — /ˈbloʊhoʊl / (say blohhohl) noun 1. an air or gas vent. 2. either of two nostrils or spiracles, or a single one at the top of the head in whales and other cetaceans, through which they breathe. 3. a hole in the ice to which whales or seals come… …
blowhole — noun Date: 1691 1. a hole in metal caused by a bubble of gas captured during solidification 2. a nostril in the top of the head of a cetacean and especially a whale … New Collegiate Dictionary
blowhole — noun a) The spiracle, on the top of the head, through which cetaceans breath. b) A vent for the escape of gas … Wiktionary
blowhole — n. vent for the escape of gas or air; spiracle of a whale or another cetacean located far back on the head; hole in the ice to which animals (such as whales, seals, etc.) come to breathe … English contemporary dictionary
blowhole — blow•hole [[t]ˈbloʊˌhoʊl[/t]] n. 1) zool. either of two nostrils or spiracles, or a single one, at the top of the head in whales and dolphins, through which they breathe 2) zool. a hole in the ice to which whales or seals come to breathe 3) mel a … From formal English to slang
blowhole — noun 1. the spiracle of a cetacean located far back on the skull • Hypernyms: ↑spiracle • Part Holonyms: ↑cetacean, ↑cetacean mammal, ↑blower 2. a hole for the escape of gas or air • Syn: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
air hole — noun 1. a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly • Syn: ↑air pocket, ↑pocket • Hypernyms: ↑atmospheric phenomenon 2. a hole that allows the passage of air • Hypernyms: ↑hole … Useful english dictionary
ПОРА В СВАРНОМ ШВЕ — [gas pore; blowhole] дефект сварного шва в виде полости округлой формы, заполненной газом … Металлургический словарь
List of Madagascar characters — This is a list of characters that have appeared in the Madagascar films and the television series The Penguins of Madagascar. Contents 1 Concept and creation 2 Main characters … Wikipedia