aperture
Translation
aperture, opening, hole, gap
Examples
The camera's aperture controls the amount of light.
The camera's aperture controls the amount of light.
We saw light through a small aperture in the wall.
We saw light through a small aperture in the wall.
Grammar Patterns
an aperture in ((sth.)) an aperture in the clouds
Similar Words
Synonyms: opening, hole, gap, slit
Etymology
From Latin 'aperīre' (to open), meaning 'an opening'.
Memory Tips
Think of the aperture on a camera, which is an opening to let in light.