eyehole

[ ahy-hohl ]

noun

1. a hole to look through, as in a mask or a curtain.
2. a circular opening for the insertion of a pin, hook, rope, etc.; eye.
3. eye socket.

eyehole

/ ˈaɪˌhəʊl /

noun

1. a hole through which something, such as a rope, hook, or bar, is passed
2. the cavity that contains the eyeball; eye socket
3. See peephole
   another word for peephole

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyehole¹

First recorded in 1630–40; eye + hole

Example Sentences

The Count of Perche was slain by a sword-thrust through the eyehole of his helmet.

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There was an eyehole in the door, and the lunatic, whom Mr. Collier calls Daniel, was set to watch him.

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In the center of the upper edge is a very small projection or sometimes a round incision, that might serve as an eyehole.

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In a short time decomposition is set up, and all the contents of the shell can be easily shaken out at the eyehole.

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A mere eyehole of a window in the corner looked upon the court-yard.

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