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orifice Synonyms

Another word for orifice

Choosing another word for orifice depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A natural external or internal opening in an animal body, such as the mouth, a nostril, or a pore, through which substances pass.

Usage Example

"The veterinarian examined the horse's nasal aperture to check for any signs of blockage or inflammation."

Strong
aperture
opening
meatus
ostium

• noun (Context 2)

An opening, hole, or vent in a pipe, plate, or mechanical device through which fluid, gas, or light flows.

Usage Example

"Engineers calibrated the brass aperture at the end of the pipeline to regulate the water pressure."

Strongest
aperture
Strong
opening
vent
hole
nozzle
perforation
Weak
outlet

Opposites of orifice

The opposite of orifice shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

seal
plug
See all opposites of orifice

• Nearby Words

orientate
orientation
oriented
orifice
origanum
origin
original

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Orifice. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/orifice
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