orifice
noun/ˈɔrɪfɪs/
Frequency rank: #16,171 most common English word
Meaning
An opening or hole, especially one in the body or in a natural or mechanical structure.
Example sentence
The doctor examined the small orifice at the top of the tube to check for blockages.
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