spiracles Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition plural noun. small openings on the surface of some animals for breathing. Example Sentence The spiracles in a spiders abdomen help them breath. More Example Sentences Fish have gills not spiracles for breathing. Synonyms openings; vents; pores Antonyms finger Hear It! Say It! Write It! spiracles Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: