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bleed hole

noun

Etymology

From bleed + hole.

  1. derived from van Hole
  2. derived from hóll
  3. borrowed from Hole
  4. derived from *hulwiją✻
  5. derived from *hulwī✻
  6. derived from holh
  7. compounded as bleed hole — “bleed + hole”

Definitions

  1. A small, purposeful opening found in objects (e.g. glass panes, metal plates, airplane…

    A small, purposeful opening found in objects (e.g. glass panes, metal plates, airplane windows, etc.) to equalise air pressure and prevent condensation and fogging.

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