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Definition of eyehole

eyehole

/ˈaɪ.hoʊl/
eye · hole
Plural:eyeholes
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• noun

1

A small opening in a mask, door, curtain, or wall through which a person can look out.

Example

"The stagehand adjusted the wooden mask so the actor could see clearly through each eyehole."

2

A small round hole, often reinforced with a metal or plastic ring, through which a shoelace, cord, or rope is threaded.

Example

"He carefully threaded the new leather laces through every eyehole of his hiking boots."

3

The bony cavity or socket in the skull that houses the eyeball.

Example

"The paleontologist examined the fossilized skull, noting the large size of the eyehole."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'eye' (from Old English 'eage') and 'hole' (from Old English 'hol'), originally referring to the anatomical eye socket before extending to openings for viewing or lacing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eyehole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eyehole
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