What does "air intake" mean?

An inlet for air; the part of an engine, especially a jet engine, through which air is drawn.

What is a synonym for "air intake"?

Common synonyms include: breaths, inlet, inlets.

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Noun

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An inlet for air; the part of an engine, especially a jet engine, through which air is drawn.
"The air intake to the engine is through an exchangeable filter element fitted in an accessible position in the vestibule."

"The air intake to the engine is through an exchangeable filter element fitted in an accessible position in the vestibule."