HyperDic: hand_glass

English > 2 senses of the expression hand glass:
NOUNartifacthand glass, hand mirrora mirror intended to be held in the hand
artifacthand glass, simple microscope, magnifying glasslight microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image
English > hand glass: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA mirror intended to be held in the hand.
Synonymhand mirror
Broadermirrorpolished surface that forms images by reflecting light
Spanishespejito
Catalanmirallet
English > hand glass: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaninglight microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image.
Synonymssimple microscope, magnifying glass
Narrowerloupe, jeweler's loupesmall magnifying glass (usually set in an eyepiece) used by jewelers and horologists
Broaderlight microscopemicroscope consisting of an optical instrument that magnifies the image of an object
Spanishcristal de aumento, lente de aumento, lupa
Catalanlent d'augment, lupa

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