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Definition of airhole

airhole

/ˈɛrˌhoʊl/
air · hole
Plural:airholes
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airhole Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small opening, aperture, or passage made to allow air to enter or escape.

Example

"The children poked several airholes into the lid of the jar so the caterpillar could breathe."

2

An unfrozen opening in the surface ice of a body of water, often maintained by aquatic mammals such as seals to breathe.

Example

"The seal surfaced at the airhole in the sea ice to take a deep breath before diving again."

3

A cavity or bubble created by trapped gas within solidified metal, glass, or a casting.

Example

"The inspector rejected the iron casting after discovering an internal airhole that weakened the structure."

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• Nearby Words

airgun
airhead
airheaded
airhole
airhorn
airily
airiness

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airhole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airhole
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