air hole

A·ïr hole

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer hohl]
- /ˈɑ ɪər hoʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer hohl]
- /ˈɑ ɪər hoʊl/

Definitions of air hole words

noun air hole a hole that allows the passage of air, esp for ventilation 3
noun air hole a section of open water in a frozen surface 3
noun air hole a hole that permits passage of air 3
noun air hole an unfrozen or open place in ice covering a body of water 3
noun air hole air pocket 3
noun air hole an opening to admit or discharge air. 1

See all 11 definitions of air hole

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Origin of air hole

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70

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Parts of speech for Air hole

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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air hole popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for air hole

noun air hole

air duct — a pipe or channel permitting air to travel through a system, building, or other structure, such as a mine
air well — an open shaft passing through the floors of a building for ventilation

All 2 Synonyms of air hole