pinhole

[pin-hohl] / ˈpɪnˌhoʊl /

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aperture n.
perforation n.
prick n.

NOUN

aperture

Synonyms

STRONG

breach break chasm chink cleft crack cut eye fissure gap gash interstice opening orifice outlet passage perforation puncture rift rupture slash slit slot space vent

Antonyms

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agreement closing closure juncture misfortune solid

NOUN

perforation

Synonyms

STRONG

cut gash jab jag prickle puncture stab wound

NOUN

prick

Synonyms

STRONG

cut gash jab perforation prickle puncture stab wound

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Those unable to find glasses used other methods, including colanders as pinhole projectors to cast multiple images of the eclipse.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

"I've read the safety information and it should be cheap and easy enough to make a pinhole projector."

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

This pinhole projector will show you the shadow being cast on the Sun replicated in miniature.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

For those without glasses or wanting to watch directly, you can do so using a pinhole projector.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

My throat tightened into a pinhole, and an involuntary choking sound escaped my clenched teeth.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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