Spyhole (Noun)
Meaning
A hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The medieval castle's wooden door had a small spyhole for the porter to peer out and scrutinize visitors.
- The prison door's metal spyhole allowed the guards to keep a discreet eye on the inmates.
- The antique stove had a small spyhole that let the cook check on the roast's progress without opening the door.
- She looked through the spyhole to see who was ringing the doorbell before answering it.
- The small spyhole in the laboratory door enabled researchers to observe experiments in progress without disrupting them.