pennyhole

/ˈpɛnɪhaʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small hole made in a coin by wear and tear

“The old coin collector noticed several pennyholes in the edges of the rare coin.”

2. verb

to wear down or erode something, typically a coin, by repeated handling or friction

“The coin pennyholed after being carried in her pocket for years.”

Synonyms

  • erosion
  • wear

Antonyms

  • fortification
  • strengthening