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smoke hole

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun smoke hole has 1 sense
  1. smoke hole - a vent (as in a roof) for smoke to escape
    --1 is a kind of
    vent, venthole, vent-hole, blowhole

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Smoke Hole

Noun:

1. A hole or opening, usually in the roof or wall of a structure, used for the emission of smoke from a fire.

Example sentence: The ancient Native American dwellings featured a smoke hole in the roof to allow the escape of smoke.

Noun:

2. (slang) A designated area or room in a public establishment where smoking is allowed.

Example sentence: He became a regular at the local pub's smoke hole since it was the only place he could smoke indoors.

Noun:

3. (figurative) A place or situation that offers secrecy, escape, or tranquility.

Example sentence: Walking through the forest, he stumbled upon a peaceful glade that seemed like a hidden smoke hole away from the chaos of the city.

Noun:

4. (archaeology) A small opening or cavity found in some rocks or caves believed to have been used by ancient humans to facilitate the extraction of smoke from the fire.

Example sentence: Archaeologists discovered mysterious smoke holes deep inside the cave, indicating that it might have served as a primitive dwelling.

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