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eyehole

/ahy-hohl/US // ˈaɪˌhoʊl //UK // (ˈaɪˌhəʊl) //

眼孔,眼洞,眼孔中,眼孔中的

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a hole to look through, as in a mask or a curtain.
    • : a circular opening for the insertion of a pin, hook, rope, etc.; eye.
    • : eye socket.

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Examples

  • The Count of Perche was slain by a sword-thrust through the eyehole of his helmet.

  • There was an eyehole in the door, and the lunatic, whom Mr. Collier calls Daniel, was set to watch him.

  • In the center of the upper edge is a very small projection or sometimes a round incision, that might serve as an eyehole.

  • In a short time decomposition is set up, and all the contents of the shell can be easily shaken out at the eyehole.

  • A mere eyehole of a window in the corner looked upon the court-yard.