Hole
Hole noun - A place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing.
Usage example: line up the pegs on section A with the holes in section B and press the two together
Vent is a synonym for hole in opening topic. In some cases you can use "Vent" instead the word "Hole" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like open, aperture, opening in a solid object. popular alternative
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- He doesn't fare much better in alternate realities: In the Age of Apocalypse universe, he had a hole drilled into his chest to allow his power to vent.
Source: Blessed With Suck / Comic Books - Some muzzle-loaded and touch-hole-ignited cannons of the 19th century had the touch-hole (ignition vent) made of iridium-platinum alloy, rarest metals and also and most difficult to shape.
Source: Schizo Tech / Real Life -
The mesh on outside of the vent to prevent debris from entering the ducts provides a significant obstacle, as well, as the rats have much trouble removing it from the inside and are only able to pry open a small enough hole for mice to fit through.
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