as in puncture
a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument
pinholes in a bedsheet will look like stars if you shine a light from behind it
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Recent Examples of pinhole
His pinhole view of both markets and states leaves little room for the more complicated, sometimes antagonistic interplay between them.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
While lasers aren't the most energy-efficient tools, the beam vaporizes a mere pinhole of ice, meaning the drill uses far less total power than electric heaters.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
On versions of the Luna, inspired by the phases of the moon, and the Song bucket bag were the work of Fu Xiaotong, whose practice centers around pinhole work and sculpture inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
This is what the round red pinhole is for—simply hold it up to one of your eyes and look through it, scanning the room for a glowing red light.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
While lasers aren't the most energy-efficient tools, the beam vaporizes a mere pinhole of ice, meaning the drill uses far less total power than electric heaters.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
On versions of the Luna, inspired by the phases of the moon, and the Song bucket bag were the work of Fu Xiaotong, whose practice centers around pinhole work and sculpture inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
This is what the round red pinhole is for—simply hold it up to one of your eyes and look through it, scanning the room for a glowing red light.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinhole
Noun
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Note that good quality options are made of polyvinyl chloride, nylon or polyester fabric that resists tears and punctures.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Police arrested Frank and found his wife, Deborah Glaser, in the tub with multiple puncture wounds on her chest.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Featuring a tasteful side slit that adds a playful detail and allows for a full range of movement, an adjustable waistband that provides all-day comfort, and spacious pockets for your belongings.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Pinhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinhole. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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