MAGNIFYING GLASS Synonyms

• a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images

• genus of small erect or climbing herbs with pinnate leaves and small inconspicuous white flowers and small flattened pods: lentils

• (metaphor) a channel through which something can be seen or understood

• biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focus light on the retina

• electronic equipment that uses a magnetic or electric field in order to focus a beam of electrons

• small magnifying glass (usually set in an eyepiece) used by jewelers and horologists

• lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles

• the short weak cry of a young bird

• a secret look

• look furtively

• cause to come into view

• make high-pitched sounds

• speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice

• appear as though from hiding

• an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field

• a small refracting telescope

• a magnifier of images of distant objects

• crush together or collapse

• make smaller or shorter

• a mirror intended to be held in the hand

• light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image

• light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image