aperture
Translation
aperture, opening, hole, gap
Examples
He peered through a small aperture in the wall.
He peered through a small aperture in the wall.
The photographer adjusted the camera's aperture.
The photographer adjusted the camera's aperture.
Grammar Patterns
an aperture in ((sth.)) an opening in something. There was a small aperture in the curtains.
the camera's aperture the opening in a camera lens. A wide aperture lets in more light.
Similar Words
Synonyms: opening, hole, gap, slit
Etymology
From Latin 'apertura', from 'aperire' meaning 'to open'.
Memory Tips
Think of a camera 'aperture' which is an 'opening' that lets light in.