a hole for the escape of gas or air
Used in a Sentence
vent-hole
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for vent-hole.
Editorial note
One particular task was moving anchor winch engines, along with ventilation (vent-hole had to be displaced due to moving the engine(s)).
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Quick take
a hole for the escape of gas or air
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for vent-hole.
noun
a hole for the escape of gas or air
Example sentences
One particular task was moving anchor winch engines, along with ventilation (vent-hole had to be displaced due to moving the engine(s)).
> Old English tæppa ‘peg for the vent-hole of a cask’, tæppian ‘provide (a cask) with a stopper’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch tap and German, Zapfen (nouns).
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use vent-hole in a sentence?
One particular task was moving anchor winch engines, along with ventilation (vent-hole had to be displaced due to moving the engine(s)).
What does vent-hole mean?
a hole for the escape of gas or air
What part of speech is vent-hole?
vent-hole is commonly used as noun.