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Air Hole (Noun)

Meaning 1

A hole that allows the passage of air.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The scuba diver checked her air hose to make sure it wasn't blocked by an air hole in the regulator.
  • The small air hole in the wall allowed a faint breeze to enter the room.
  • The firefighter carefully created an air hole in the roof to ventilate the smoke-filled building.
  • The manufacturer drilled an air hole in the plastic container to prevent it from collapsing during shipping.
  • The diver's air hole in the ice was slowly freezing over, making it harder to breathe.

Meaning 2

A local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Examples

  • Suddenly the plane hit an air hole and plummeted 500 feet before the pilot managed to regain control.
  • The turbulent air current created a series of air holes that made for a very bumpy flight.
  • Flying through the mountain pass, the pilot encountered several air holes that caused the plane to drop unexpectedly.
  • Air holes in the atmosphere can be extremely hazardous for aircraft, and pilots must be trained to recognize the warning signs.
  • The air hole was so severe that it forced the pilot to make an emergency landing to avoid a potentially catastrophic outcome.

Synonyms

  • Pocket
  • Air Pocket

Hypernyms

  • Atmospheric Phenomenon
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