Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnˌhoʊl/

Definitions of pinhole

noun a small hole made by or as if by a pin

Example Sentences

A1 I made a pinhole in the paper to let some light through.

A2 The pinhole camera was a fun DIY project for the kids.

B1 The detective found a pinhole in the wall, indicating someone may have been spying.

B2 The artist used a pinhole lens to create unique and artistic photographs.

C1 The scientist studied the properties of light using a pinhole experiment.

C2 The pinhole in the fabric allowed just enough air to circulate, keeping the room cool.

adjective describing something related to or resembling a pinhole

Example Sentences

A1 She took a pinhole camera to capture the sunset.

A2 The pinhole leak in the pipe caused a small drip.

B1 The pinhole size of the opening allowed only a small amount of light to enter the room.

B2 The photographer used a pinhole lens to create a unique effect in the photo.

C1 The artist's pinhole technique produced stunning images with intricate detail.

C2 The scientist discovered a pinhole flaw in the material that affected its strength.

Examples of pinhole in a Sentence

formal The photographer used a pinhole camera to capture the image.

informal I made a pinhole projector out of a shoebox to watch the solar eclipse.

slang I tried to take a pinhole selfie but it didn't turn out so great.

figurative The pinhole of light in the tunnel gave us hope that we were nearing the end.

Grammatical Forms of pinhole

plural

pinholes

comparative

more pinhole

superlative

most pinhole

present tense

pinhole

future tense

will pinhole

perfect tense

have pinholed

continuous tense

is pinholing

singular

pinhole

positive degree

pinhole

infinitive

to pinhole

gerund

pinholing

participle

pinholed

Origin and Evolution of pinhole

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'pinhole' originated from the Middle English word 'pinne' meaning 'peg' or 'pin' and 'hole' referring to an opening or gap.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a small hole made by a pin or similar object, the term 'pinhole' evolved to refer to a small aperture or opening, particularly in photography where it is used to create images.