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

STRONG

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

The safest way is to use certified solar glasses or create a pinhole viewer.

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 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

Jinx shifted to find a more comfortable position and noticed a pinhole of light.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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