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Pore

usgb/pɔːr/Volume
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Visual ImageryPlay
Picture small openings on surfaces to understand 'pore' as a noun. SlideMicroscopes reveal the pores in a leaf.
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Not Just SkinPlay
'Pore' can refer to any tiny opening, not only on human skin. SlideThe porous rock had water streaming through its pores.
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BreathabilityPlay
'Pore' conveys breathability in materials like fabric. SlideThe jacket's fabric has pores to allow sweat to evaporate.