noun
Meaning 1
A small glassyd frame for the protection of plants.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
hand glass
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noun
Meaning 2
A small mirror with a handle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the magnifying glass was invented by Roger Bacon in 1250
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: simple microscope, magnifying glass
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: light microscope
Narrower terms: loupe, jeweler's loupe
noun
Meaning 4
a mirror intended to be held in the hand
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: hand mirror
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mirror
History
Etymology
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