vent-hole
- noun
- /ˈvɛntˌhoʊl/
:
orificio de ventilación
- There must also be a vent hole to allow air into the inner volume to avoid a partial vacuum.
Examples
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Even with the proof—the scribings of grace's passage before them—the vent holes still steaming, perhaps they believed it was only one of winter's dreams.
Fiction book (1998) -
When I had things just right, there was a thin stream of smoke that rose straight up through the round vent hole I'd left in the roof.
Fiction book (1997) -
The technician inspected the vent-hole to ensure proper airflow in the system.
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Smoke escaped through the vent-hole, indicating that the fire was still burning.
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To prevent gas buildup, make sure to open the vent-hole when using the stove.
Synonyms
155
2.7
An opening in clothing like the back of a jacket that lets air in
24
7.5
An opening that leads into a space inside the body or a pipe
1
6.3
A hole that lets gas escape from rock or metal
1
2.4
A small hole that lets air move through for breathing or ventilation
1
7.1
An opening in a roof or wall that lets smoke from a fire escape
A hole that lets air or gas escape from a closed space
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Etymology
Vent-hole joins vent, a word for 'wind' seen in ventilate, and hole, which means 'opening'. So a vent-hole is a small opening that lets air or gas escape.