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magnifying glass

noun

UK/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ ˌɡlɑːs/
US/ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ.ɪŋ ˌɡlæs/

Definitions of magnifying glass noun

  1. Countable

    A piece of curved glass designed to enlarge the appearance of objects.

    • The detective used a magnifying glass to scrutinize the evidence.

    • She used a magnifying glass to read the small print on the map.

    • The children used magnifying glasses to observe insects in science class.