aperture vs groove

aperture

noun
  • A small or narrow opening, gap, slit, or hole. 

  • The diameter of such a hole which restricts the width of the lightpath through the whole system. For a telescope, this is the diameter of the objective lens. 

  • A hole which restricts the diameter of the lightpath through one plane in an optical system. 

  • The (typically) large-diameter antenna used for receiving and transmitting radio frequency energy containing the data used in communication satellites, especially in the geostationary belt. For a comsat, this is typically a large reflective dish antenna; sometimes called an array. 

  • The maximum angle between the two generatrices. 

groove

noun
  • A long, narrow channel or depression; e.g., such a slot cut into a hard material to provide a location for an engineering component, a tyre groove, or a geological channel or depression. 

  • A shaft or excavation. 

  • A racing line, a path across the racing circuit's surface that a racecar will usually track on. (Note: There may be multiple grooves on any particular circuit or segment of circuit) 

  • The middle of the strike zone in baseball where a pitch is most easily hit. 

  • A fixed routine. 

  • A pronounced, enjoyable rhythm. 

verb
  • To perform, dance to, or enjoy rhythmic music. 

  • To cut a groove or channel in; to form into channels or grooves; to furrow. 

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