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punch hole

punch hole noun: a marker on a frame of film, originally a hole literally punched through the film, signalling to the projectionist that the reel is due to be changed.

Noun

punch hole (plural punch holes)

  1. A marker on a frame of film, originally a hole literally punched through the film, signalling to the projectionist that the reel is due to be changed.
    Synonyms:
    cigarette burn
  2. (footwear) A small, round hole created in the shoe, typically on the vamp or quarter, used for decorative purposes or to enhance ventilation.
  3. A small, round section placed near the top of the screen of some smartphones, housing the front-facing camera while maximizing screen space.

Synonyms of punch hole

Forms of punch hole

pluralpunch holes
alternative formpunch-hole

Words formed from punch hole

Questions about punch hole

What does punch hole mean?
Punch hole means a marker on a frame of film, originally a hole literally punched through the film, signalling to the projectionist that the reel is due to be changed.
What part of speech is punch hole?
Punch hole is a noun.
What is the plural of punch hole?
The plural of punch hole is punch holes.

Words near punch hole in the dictionary

  1. punch fisted
  2. punch fisting
  3. punch fists
  4. punch front
  5. punch fronts
  6. punch hole
  7. punch hole cloud
  8. punch hole clouds
  9. punch holes
  10. punch house
  11. punch houses

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