Pinhole
noun
A small hole in a surface that allows light to pass through.
Light entered the room through the pinhole in the curtain.
Often appears as...
- pinhole camera
- pinhole lens
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A small aperture in optics that can impact focus and clarity.
The scientists observed the light patterns through a pinhole.
Often appears as...
- optical pinhole
- pinhole physics
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A small hole in a surface that allows light to pass through.
Light entered the room through the pinhole in the curtain.
Often appears as...
- pinhole camera
- pinhole lens
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A small aperture in optics that can impact focus and clarity.
The scientists observed the light patterns through a pinhole.
Often appears as...
- optical pinhole
- pinhole physics
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Understanding how pinholes can impact light in photography
Using a pinhole camera in a dark room can create unique photographic art.
Pro Tip 2/3Precision Focus
Pinhole openings are crucial in certain scientific measurements
In optical experiments, pinholes can enhance measurement accuracy.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Expression
Pinhole photography can be an artistic choice for unique images
Artists often explore pinhole techniques for creative photography.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Understanding how pinholes can impact light in photography
Using a pinhole camera in a dark room can create unique photographic art.
Pro Tip 2/3Precision Focus
Pinhole openings are crucial in certain scientific measurements
In optical experiments, pinholes can enhance measurement accuracy.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Expression
Pinhole photography can be an artistic choice for unique images
Artists often explore pinhole techniques for creative photography.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Use
Understanding how pinholes can impact light in photography
Using a pinhole camera in a dark room can create unique photographic art.
Pro Tip 2/3Precision Focus
Pinhole openings are crucial in certain scientific measurements
In optical experiments, pinholes can enhance measurement accuracy.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Expression
Pinhole photography can be an artistic choice for unique images
Artists often explore pinhole techniques for creative photography.
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