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Definition of pinhole

pinhole

/ˈpɪn.hoʊl/
pin · hole
Plural:pinholes
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pinhole Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A very small hole made by or as if by the point of a pin.

Example

"A single beam of sunlight shone through a tiny pinhole in the heavy velvet curtain."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, having, or operating by means of a tiny aperture, especially in optics or photography.

Example

"The students built a simple pinhole camera out of a cardboard shoebox to safely view the solar eclipse."

• Nearby Words

pinguicula
pinhead
pinheaded
pinhole
pinion
pink
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pinhole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pinhole
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