Aperture (Noun)
Meaning 1
An man-made opening; usually small.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The aperture in the wall was just large enough for a single person to squeeze through.
- The mechanic adjusted the aperture on the carburetor to improve the engine's performance.
- A small aperture in the ceiling of the cave admitted a beam of sunlight that illuminated the ancient artwork.
- The camera's aperture setting was adjusted to control the amount of light entering the lens.
- The aperture in the fence allowed a small stream of water to escape from the overflowing pond.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
A device that controls amount of light admitted.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 3
A natural opening in something.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The cave's narrow aperture made it difficult to squeeze through to the other side.
- A small aperture in the ice allowed a faint light to shine through from the surface above.
- The aperture in the rock face was just large enough for a small animal to crawl through.
- A hidden aperture in the wall led to a secret room that had been undiscovered for years.
- The aperture at the top of the chimney creaked open, allowing the smoke to escape into the night air.