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.