Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Lens.
How to pronounce lens:
US
Lens - as a noun
A transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lens systemlenseHypernyms (Closely Related)
optical deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
anastigmatanastigmatic lenscamera lensoptical lens
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compound lenscondenseroptical condensercontactcontact lensconverging lensconvex lenscrown lensconcave lensdiverging lenseyepieceocularfield lensfresnel lensintraocular lensmeniscuseyeglassmonocleobject glassobject lensobjectiveobjective lens
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Genus of small erect or climbing herbs with pinnate leaves and small inconspicuous white flowers and small flattened pods: lentils
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
genus lens(metaphor) a channel through which something can be seen or understood
Example: "The writer is the lens through which history can be seen"
Biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focus light on the retina
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crystalline lenslens of the eyeElectronic equipment that uses a magnetic or electric field in order to focus a beam of electrons
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electron lensLens - as a verb
To film, shoot.
To become thinner towards the edges.
Example Sentences
"She wiped the lens of her camera before taking a picture."
"He put on his glasses and cleaned the lens with a cloth."
"The microscope has a powerful lens for magnifying tiny objects."
"The telescope's lens allows us to observe distant stars."
"The optometrist prescribed a new lens for her eyeglasses."
Word Game Points
Is LENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lens is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is LENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is LENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lens is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
