as in holes
a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing
you can adjust the aperture on this camera's lens by pushing this button
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Noun
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Chickadees, nuthatches, and others are able to locate and eat dormant and larval insects by carefully inspecting crevices and cracks in tree bark.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2024 -
In fact, according to our experts, failing to take some time to walk around you and thoroughly inspect crevices for gaps or cracks in your home can cause major problems for you comfort-wise and wallet-wise this winter season.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The leggings are fully bonded and the bralette has laser perforations.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sneaker still offers performance features, including perforations for ventilation, a double-stitched toe for durability, and an EVA midsole for stability and comfort.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Apertures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apertures. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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