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foramen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • eye noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
  • hole noun A hollow space or opening in something solid, or a gap that goes all the way through.
  • opening noun A gap or hole that allows passage or access.

Senses

foramen 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

  1. noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
  2. noun The ability to judge or notice something skilfully.
  3. noun The calm centre of a storm, especially a hurricane.
  4. verb To look at someone or something carefully, often with suspicion or interest.

hole — full definition

  1. noun A hollow space or opening in something solid, or a gap that goes all the way through.
  2. noun A flaw, weakness, or gap in an argument, plan, or system.
  3. 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.

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