hand glass

hand glass
noun
1. a mirror intended to be held in the hand
• Syn: ↑hand mirror
• Hypernyms: ↑mirror
2. light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image
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the magnifying glass was invented by Roger Bacon in 1250

• Hypernyms: ↑light microscope
• Hyponyms: ↑loupe, ↑jeweler's loupe

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noun
1. : a small mirror with a handle
2. : a 14-second or 28-second sandglass used in timing the running out of a nautical log line

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1. a small mirror with a handle.
2. See hand lens.
[1780-90]

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hand glass noun
1. A glass or glazed frame to protect plants
2. A mirror or a magnifying glass with a handle
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Main Entry: ↑hand

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hand glass,
1. a small mirror with a handle.
2. a magnifying glass held in the hand in reading.
3. a framework of glass for protecting plants.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Hand glass — Hand Hand (h[a^]nd), n. [AS. hand, hond; akin to D., G., & Sw. hand, OHG. hant, Dan. haand, Icel. h[ o]nd, Goth. handus, and perh. to Goth. hin[thorn]an to seize (in comp.). Cf. {Hunt}.] 1. That part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • hand glass — n. 1. a magnifying glass 2. a small mirror with a handle …   English World dictionary

  • hand glass — hand′ glass n. a small mirror with a handle • Etymology: 1780–90 …   From formal English to slang

  • hand glass — /ˈhænd glas/ (say hand glahs) noun 1. a small mirror with a handle. 2. a magnifying glass for holding in the hand …  

  • hand glass — 1. a small mirror with a handle. 2. See hand lens. [1780 90] * * * …   Universalium

  • hand glass — noun Date: 1875 a small mirror with a handle …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • hand-glass — …   Useful english dictionary

  • Hand — (h[a^]nd), n. [AS. hand, hond; akin to D., G., & Sw. hand, OHG. hant, Dan. haand, Icel. h[ o]nd, Goth. handus, and perh. to Goth. hin[thorn]an to seize (in comp.). Cf. {Hunt}.] 1. That part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in man and… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Hand bag — Hand Hand (h[a^]nd), n. [AS. hand, hond; akin to D., G., & Sw. hand, OHG. hant, Dan. haand, Icel. h[ o]nd, Goth. handus, and perh. to Goth. hin[thorn]an to seize (in comp.). Cf. {Hunt}.] 1. That part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Hand basket — Hand Hand (h[a^]nd), n. [AS. hand, hond; akin to D., G., & Sw. hand, OHG. hant, Dan. haand, Icel. h[ o]nd, Goth. handus, and perh. to Goth. hin[thorn]an to seize (in comp.). Cf. {Hunt}.] 1. That part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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