aperture
noun/ˈæpərˌtʃər/
Frequency rank: #7,901 most common English word
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that controls the amount of light entering a camera or optical device.
Example sentence
The photographer adjusted the camera's aperture to let in more light during the shoot.
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