magnifying glass
Definition of magnifying glass
: a specially shaped piece of glass that is attached to a handle and is used to make an object look larger than it is The jeweler examined the diamond with a magnifying glass.
Explore M-W
Word by Word Definitions
: extol, laud
: to cause to be held in greater esteem or respect
: to increase in significance : intensify
: any of various amorphous materials formed from a melt by cooling to rigidity without crystallization: such as
: a usually transparent or translucent material consisting typically of a mixture of silicates
: a material (such as obsidian) produced by fast cooling of magma
: to provide with glass : glaze
: to enclose, case, or wall with glass
: to make glassy
MAGNIFYING GLASS Defined for Kids
magnifying glass
Definition of magnifying glass for Students
: a lens that makes something seen through it appear larger than it actually is
Learn More about magnifying glass
-
Spanish Central: Translation of magnifying glass Nglish: Translation of magnifying glass for Spanish speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up magnifying glass? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!