1. a hole or opening through which one looks, especially in a mask, door, or wall
2. a hole or loop in a garment or object designed to accommodate the eye or to be looked through
Usage: technical

Examples

• She peered through the eyehole in the door before opening it.
• The mask had two eyeholes cut out so the wearer could see.
• He looked through the eyehole of the telescope.
• The costume's eyeholes were positioned perfectly for the actor's vision.
• The spy looked through the eyehole in the wall to observe the room beyond.