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Synonyms for lens

Grammar : Noun
Spell : lenz
Phonetic Transcription : lɛnz

Définition of lens

Origin :
  • 1690s, "glass to regulate light rays," from Latin lens (genitive lentis) "lentil," on analogy of the double-convex shape. See lentil. Of the eye from 1719.
  • In the vernacular of the photographer, anyone crowding to the front of a group, staring into the lens, or otherwise attracting attention to himself is known as a "lens louse." ["American Photography," vol. 40, 1946; the term dates from 1915]
  • noun glass for vision
Example sentences :
  • A lens gleamed transparent in the sunlight from the open end.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • He uncovered the lens of his dark lantern and turned the ray on Wixy.
  • Extract from : « Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective » by Ellis Parker Butler
  • This is exposed to the light that shines through the lens of the camera.
  • Extract from : « Common Science » by Carleton W. Washburne
  • Then the lens bends it together again until it comes to a point.
  • Extract from : « Common Science » by Carleton W. Washburne
  • The kind of lens we have been talking about is the convex lens.
  • Extract from : « Common Science » by Carleton W. Washburne
  • The convex lens makes a clear image and it is the only kind of lens that will do this.
  • Extract from : « Common Science » by Carleton W. Washburne
  • The amber beam emanating from the lens increased in intensity.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 » by Various
  • Jim guessed that in an instant the Ray could be made to dart out of the lens.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 » by Various
  • I'm—I'm afraid you had your hand over the lens, Samuel dear.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 15, 1914 » by Various
  • At present I shall assume that only one lens will be made at a time.
  • Extract from : « On Laboratory Arts » by Richard Threlfall

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