pupil

Definitions of pupil
  1. noun
    a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
    synonyms: jeugdlid
  2. noun
    a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
    synonyms: jeugdlid
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    type of:
    eenling, enkeling, figuur, individu, mens, particulier, persoon, zelfstandige
    a human being
  3. noun
    the contractile aperture in the center of the iris of the eye; resembles a large black dot
  4. noun
    an man-made opening; usually small
    synonyms: diafragma, diafragmaopening, lensopening
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    types:
    mondstuk
    the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly
    type of:
    gaatje, gat, opening
    a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
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