pinhole

American  

[pin-hohl] / ˈpɪnˌhoʊl /

noun

1. a small hole made by or as by a pin.

2. a hole for a pin to go through; tiny aperture.

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pinhole British  

/ ˈpɪnˌhəʊl /

noun

1. a small hole made with or as if with a pin

2. archery the exact centre of an archery target, in the middle of the gold zone

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Etymology

Origin of pinhole

First recorded in 1670–80; pin + hole

Example Sentences

With repairs complete, crews with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power were refilling the reservoir last week when they discovered further tears and “pinhole sized leaks” in the floating cover.

From Los Angeles Times

If you don't have access to eclipse glasses, you can create a simple pinhole camera with just two sheets of cardboard or even use a colander to project the Sun's image safely onto the ground.

From BBC

People without protection can still view the eclipse indirectly through a homemade pinhole projector.

From Los Angeles Times

With your back to the sun, position the foil side of the box over your shoulder, letting light stream through the pinhole.

From New York Times

You can also indirectly see the eclipse by using a pinhole projection.

From Los Angeles Times