eyehole

[ ahy-hohl ]

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noun

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

eye socket.

Origin of eyehole

First recorded in 1630–40; eye + hole

Words Nearby eyehole

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How to use eyehole in a sentence

The Count of Perche was slain by a sword-thrust through the eyehole of his helmet.
The History of England | T.F. Tout
There was an eyehole in the door, and the lunatic, whom Mr. Collier calls Daniel, was set to watch him.
Cornish Characters | S. Baring-Gould
In the center of the upper edge is a very small projection or sometimes a round incision, that might serve as an eyehole.
The Manbos of Mindano | John M. Garvan
In a short time decomposition is set up, and all the contents of the shell can be easily shaken out at the eyehole.
Shifts and Expedients of Camp Life, Travel & Exploration | W. B. Lord
A mere eyehole of a window in the corner looked upon the court-yard.
The Bright Face of Danger | Robert Neilson Stephens

British Dictionary definitions for eyehole

eyehole

/ (ˈaɪˌhəʊl) /

noun

a hole through which something, such as a rope, hook, or bar, is passed
the cavity that contains the eyeball; eye socket

another word for peephole

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