blowhole†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a breathing-hole in ice, made by seals.

Quotations

1916

. . . they walked warily, . . . in dread of lakes and blow-holes and fissures of water. . . .

1963

As we drew near, those seals nearest to us slid quietly into nearby leads and blow holes.