pinhole

Example Sentences

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She looked through the pinhole and saw two men wearing hoods.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Erin Jane Nelson’s pinhole cameras, made out of nature-inspired ceramic sculptures, are shown alongside the pictures they’ve produced and reflect the beauty of the act of creation itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

If you don't have access to eclipse glasses, you can create a simple pinhole camera with just two sheets of cardboard or even use a colander to project the Sun's image safely onto the ground.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

With your back to the sun, position the foil side of the box over your shoulder, letting light stream through the pinhole.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2024

There was a small rip around the pinhole, like it’d been torn off the wall.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green