Meaning of the word "wide-angle lens" in English

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wide-angle lens

US /ˌwaɪd ˈæŋ.ɡəl ˌlenz/
UK /ˌwaɪd ˈæŋ.ɡəl ˌlenz/
"wide-angle lens" picture

Noun

1.

a lens whose focal length is substantially smaller than the focal length of a normal lens of a given film or sensor size, resulting in a wider field of view

Example:
He attached a wide-angle lens to capture the entire landscape.
A wide-angle lens is often used for architectural photography.
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