Blowhole

usgb/ˈbləʊhəʊl/
noun

A hole used by a whale or other animal to breathe.

A whale blows water out of its blowhole when exhaling.
Visual representation of "blowhole" - A hole used by a whale or other animal to breathe.

Often appears as...

  • whale blowhole
  • dolphin blowhole
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Animal Breathing

Used specifically for marine mammals like whales, indicating the act of breathing.

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During the boat trip, we observed the whale's blowhole action.
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Not Always Visible

'Blowhole' is not always seen; it is often submerged and visible only when the animal breathes.

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The dolphin's blowhole was visible only for a few seconds.
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Sound Accompaniment

The term may imply the sound made by the spout of water and air.

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We heard the loud sound from the whale's blowhole before we saw the spray.
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