pinhole

noun

ˈpin-ˌhōl How to pronounce pinhole (audio)
Definition of pinholenext
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 Even the gaps between leaves on a tree can act as natural pinholes, projecting tiny images of the partially eclipsed sun onto the ground. — Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 People can see projections of the eclipse using a tool like a pinhole projector with a small opening or colander, showing shadows of the eclipse on the ground. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 Fill the bottles with water and add a pinhole in the bottom. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 An indirect viewing method, such as a pinhole projector to cast images of the Sun, can also be used to see the partial phases of the eclipse, NASA said. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pinhole
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinhole
  1. puncture
  2. slit
Noun
  • The seven-step facial includes a cleanse; a professional biostimulating step applied to the skin with no needles; lifting; nano-infusion with a no-puncture tip; a cold biocellulose mask; LED, and finishing serums and SPF.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Officers encountered Harrison at the doorway with bleeding cuts on her wrist and puncture wounds around her neck.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of puncture
Noun
  • The ankle-length dress featured a vertical row of side buttons and a slit with an asymmetric, cuffed hem detail.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Cut a slit into the top of each pastry to vent, then brush the tops with more egg wash.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of slit

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“Pinhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinhole. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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