Dictionary Entry
orifice
nounFind the meaning of the word orifice, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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A small opening or hole, especially one that leads into a body cavity or a pipe.
Example Sentence
The surgeon carefully inserted the scope through a small orifice in the patient's abdomen.
Usage Note
Used to describe any natural or artificial opening, such as the mouth of a cave, a bodily opening (like the mouth or anus), or an opening in a tool or pipe.
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