Meaning of the word lens in English

What does lens mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lens

US /lenz/

UK /lenz/

a piece of glass or other transparent material with curved sides for concentrating or dispersing light rays, used in optical instruments.

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The camera has a high-quality lens.

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He adjusted the lens to focus on the distant object.

Synonym:

optic glass

the transparent part of the eye that focuses light on the retina.

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The eye's natural lens helps us see clearly.

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Cataracts can cloud the eye's lens.

to provide (a camera or other optical instrument) with a lens or lenses.

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The new telescope was lensed with advanced optics.

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The photographer carefully lensed his camera for the portrait shot.

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