spy hole

Peek-through door opening

A spy hole is a small opening in a door or wall that allows someone inside to see who's outside without being seen or opening the door.

Also called a peephole.

She checked the spy hole before unlocking the door.

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hidden camera · peek · watch · lens · door · security · voyeur · nosy neighbor · observation · keep watch · hidden · secret · eye · glimpse · slit · opening · camera · monitor

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Opposites
visibility/openness

spy holepicture window

Large undivided window

glass door · window · bay window · French doors · window wall

function/purpose

spy holewelcome mat

Rug at the entrance

open door policy · observation deck · display window · shop window · two-way mirror

directionality of observation

spy holetwo-way mirror

Selectively transparent reflective pane

window · video call · face-to-face meeting · open door · glass panel

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G