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magnifying glass
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈlupɐ/lu·pa
Definition
1An optical instrument with a converging lens, used to magnify the image of small objects.
Usage examples
“The detective examined the clue with a magnifying glass.”
“She used a magnifying glass to read the fine print.”
Common combinations
magnifying glasshand lensjeweller's loupepocket magnifier
Idiomatic expressions
- look at something under a magnifying glass (examine something very closely)