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Noun: aperture  a-pur-chu(r)
  1. A device that controls amount of light admitted
     
  2. A natural opening in something
     
  3. An man-made opening; usually small

Derived forms: apertures

Type of: hole, opening, regulator

Part of: camera, eye, oculus, optic, photographic camera, scope, telescope

Encyclopedia: Aperture Aperture, magazine

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