English Dictionary

spiracle

/ˈspɪɹəkəl/

noun

A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration. / The blowhole of a whale, dolphin or other similar species. / Any small aperture or vent for air or other fluid.

The spiracle is a small opening on the surface of an insect's body.

意味（1）

A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.

意味（2）

The blowhole of a whale, dolphin or other similar species.

意味（3）

Any small aperture or vent for air or other fluid.