Blowhole (Noun)
Meaning 1
The spiracle of a cetacean located far back on the skull.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The humpback whale's blowhole was located on top of its head, just behind its melon-shaped forehead.
- As the whale surfaced, a plume of water vapor erupted from its blowhole, creating a misty cloud in the chilly air.
- The orca's blowhole slammed shut as it dove beneath the surface, streamlining its body for the hunt.
- Researchers used a drone to get a close-up view of the dolphin's blowhole, studying its unique shape and function.
- The right whale's blowhole was positioned far forward on its head, allowing it to take in great gulps of air as it swam.
Meaning 2
A hole for the escape of gas or air.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.