eyeglass
/ˈaɪˌɡlæs/
noun
- A single lens worn to correct vision in one eye, often held in place by the eye socket muscles (monocle).
- In the 19th century, an eyeglass was a fashionable accessory for men.
- The old gentleman wore an eyeglass on a chain around his neck.
- He adjusted his eyeglass to get a better look at the map.
- A lens or device used to aid vision, such as a magnifying glass or eyepiece.
- She held the eyeglass up to her eye to read the tiny print.
- The scientist looked through the eyeglass of the microscope.
- The jeweler used an eyeglass to inspect the diamond closely.
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