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Peephole

usgb/ˈpiːphəʊl/Volume
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Safety Context

Used to check security by seeing who's outside without opening the door.

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Before letting the stranger in, she peeked through the peephole.
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Privacy Preserver

Provides privacy as the person outside cannot see through it.

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She felt safe knowing outsiders couldn't peep through the peephole.
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Commonly Misunderstood

Not to be confused with a small window as it's specifically for looking through doors.

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The peephole isn't for letting light in; it's for you to identify visitors.
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