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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People could also watch safely by projecting an image of the sun onto a white card using a telescope, a cereal box pinhole viewer, or even a kitchen colander.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Alternative methods for viewing the eclipse include using a solar telescope or making a pinhole projector.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

The astronomy group suggests creating a pinhole projector, which can be done by making a hole in a piece of card.

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

The rising sun makes a pinhole on the horizon.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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