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Vocabulary Entry
spiracle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small opening or hole, particularly in an organism for breathing.
Example Sentences
"The insect uses its spiracle to take in air."
"Fish have spiracles located near their gills."
"The spiracles on the turtle's shell help it breathe while submerged."
V
verb
To provide or have spiracles; to breathe through them.
Example Sentences
"Insects spiracle as they respire."
"He spiracles quietly while meditating."
"The design allows the material to spiracle without obstruction."