forāmen — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
forāmen is used for these senses in English:
- eyelet An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole.
- hole An opening that goes all the way through a solid body, a fabric, etc.; a perforation; a rent.
- hole (stud poker) A card (also called a hole card) dealt face down thus unknown to all but its holder; the status in which such a card is.
- hole (slang) Any bodily orifice, in particular the anus.
- opening A gap permitting passage through.
eye — full definition
- noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
- noun The ability to judge or notice something skilfully.
- noun The calm centre of a storm, especially a hurricane.
- verb To look at someone or something carefully, often with suspicion or interest.
hole — full definition
- noun A hollow space or opening in something solid, or a gap that goes all the way through.
- noun A flaw, weakness, or gap in an argument, plan, or system.
- noun In golf, one of the numbered targets a player aims the ball into, or a full round segment of the course leading to it.