pinholes

plural of pinhole
as in punctures
a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument pinholes in a bedsheet will look like stars if you shine a light from behind it

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  • Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Pinholes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinholes. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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