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English noun: aperture

1. aperture (artifact) a device that controls amount of light admitted


Broader (hypernym)regulator


Part meronymcamera, photographic camera, scope, telescope

2. aperture (object) a natural opening in something


Broader (hypernym)hole


Narrower (hyponym)micropyle, pore, pupil, stoma, stomate


Part meronymeye, oculus, optic

3. aperture (artifact) an man-made opening; usually small


Broader (hypernym)opening


Narrower (hyponym)embouchure, mouthpiece, mouthpiece









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