aperture
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/ˈæpərtʃʊr/
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/ˈæpətʃə(r)/
A small hole or space that lets light or air in.
The birds flew through the aperture in the wall.
The size of the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters.
Adjust the aperture to let in more light for a clearer picture.