noun

peephole

peephole, spyhole

I looked through the peephole before opening the door.

I looked through the peephole before opening the door.

((through the peephole)) to look through a small hole in a door He looked through the peephole.

Synonyms: spyhole

From 'peep' (to look quickly and secretly) + 'hole'. A hole for peeping through.

Imagine a little chick 'peeping' through a small 'hole' in a door to see who is there.

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