Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

punch hole

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.16 in modern English

Syllables
punch -hole
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

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

A small, round hole created in the shoe, typically on the vamp or quarter, used for decorative purposes or to enhance ventilation.

noun

A small, round section placed near the top of the screen of some smartphones, housing the front-facing camera while maximizing screen space.

Inflected Forms

punch holes (plural) punch-hole (alternative)

Phrases

punch hole cloud

Frequently Paired Words

notch

Synonyms

cigarette burn

Questions

What does punch hole mean?
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.

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