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spyhole

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of peephole.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: peephole

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: peephole, eyehole

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hole

Narrower terms: judas

History

Etymology

From spy + hole.