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aperture

noun

/ˈæpərtʃər/

Meaning

an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light

Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.

opening, hole, gap, orifice, slit

closure, blockage, seal

camera aperture, wide aperture, aperture size, aperture control

Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role.

The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress

A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.