eyehole

English

noun
Definitions
  • The hole to which the viewer places his or her eye in a device such as a telescope.
  • The hole in a helmet, skull, etc. corresponding to the position of the eye.

Etymology

Compound from English eye + English hole (miserable place, a hollow).

Origin

English

hole

Gloss

miserable place, a hollow

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