smoke hole
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A small plume of gray smoke rises from the smoke hole in the roof of a wooden cabin.
Definition
Noun: A smoke hole is an opening, typically in the roof or wall of a structure, designed to allow smoke from an interior fire to escape to the outside.
Usage
The term "smoke hole" is used to describe a specific architectural feature, most commonly associated with traditional dwellings such as tents, huts, or early houses that have an interior hearth or fireplace without a modern chimney.
Examples
- The smoke from the campfire inside the teepee rose steadily through the smoke hole at the top.
- Archaeologists studied the remains of the ancient hut, noting the smoke hole in the roof structure.
- To improve ventilation, they adjusted the flap covering the smoke hole.
Advanced Usage
- Functional Role: In many indigenous cultures, the smoke hole was a critical design element for health and safety, preventing the buildup of dangerous gases while retaining heat.
- Cultural Significance: In structures like the Native American tipi, the smoke hole also had symbolic importance and its orientation could be meaningful.
Variants and Related Words
- Smoke vent: A more general modern term for an opening that allows smoke to escape.
- Flue: A duct or pipe for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, furnace, or boiler. (A flue is a more complex, enclosed structure compared to a simple smoke hole).
- Chimney: A vertical structure incorporating a flue for discharging smoke. (A chimney is an external construction, whereas a smoke hole is an integral opening in the roof or wall).
Synonyms
- Vent
- Aperture
- Opening
- Outlet
Antonyms
- Seal
- Blockage
- Obstruction
Related Phrases
- To open/close the smoke hole: Refers to the action of adjusting the cover (often a flap or movable lid) over the opening.
- Example: Remember to open the smoke hole before you light the fire.
A small plume of gray smoke rises from the smoke hole in the roof of a wooden cabin.
Noun
- a vent (as in a roof) for smoke to escape