hair in the gate

Questions

What does hair in the gate mean?

Dirt, debris, or slivers of emulsion in the aperture of a camera or projector.

How to pronounce hair in the gate

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hair in the gate”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hair in the gate”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “hair in the gate” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.