air holes

Perforations for ventilation

Air holes are small openings that allow air to pass through, typically for ventilation or breathing.

A box for transporting a pet needs air holes.

Shoes may have air holes for breathability.

In ice, an air hole is a gap where water remains exposed—dangerous for skaters, useful for ice fishing.

perforation

puncture

Hole from penetration

  • ventOpening for airflow
  • meshInterlocking open weave
  • screenDisplay or barrier

aperture · eyelet · grommet · drill · bore · porous · pierced · perforated · slots · openings

breathing

ventilation

Circulation of fresh air

scuba · gills · blowhole · spiracle · inhale · exhale · suffocation · gasping · airway · trachea

ventilation

airflow

Movement of atmosphere

cooling · vents · grilles · registers · exhaust · intake · fans · ducts · louvres · diffuser

defects

bubbles

Gas-filled liquid spheres

cavities · flaws · casting · molding · concrete · cheese · bread · foam · texture · imperfections

Categories
Opposites
ventilation/permeability

air holessealed shut

airtight seal · hermetic seal · vacuum seal · blockage · obstruction

structural integrity

air holessolid surface

Tangible, unyielding plane

solid · intact · seamless · whole · unpunctured

openness/permeability

air holessealed

Closed to prevent entry

airtight · hermetic seal · solid surface · impermeable · watertight

Family

airhole, airholes

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G