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Term: Pinhole
Description:
A pinhole refers to a small hole made by a very fine point or needle. It is commonly used in photography and also has various other practical and artistic applications.
Parts of Speech:
- Noun: A small hole made by a fine point or needle.
- Verb: To create a small hole using a fine point or needle.
Senses and Usages:
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Sense:
Noun - Photography
In photography, a pinhole refers to a small aperture or hole in a camera that allows light to pass through and form an image on the film or sensor without using a lens.
Sample Sentence:
The photographer achieved a unique effect by using a pinhole camera to capture the landscape.
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Sense:
Noun - General
In general usage, a pinhole can refer to any small hole made by piercing a material.
Sample Sentence:
She carefully punched a pinhole in the lid of the container to allow air circulation.
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Sense:
Verb - General
A pinhole as a verb refers to the act of creating a small hole using a fine point or needle.
Sample Sentence:
I will pinhole the fabric before starting the embroidery.
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