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magnifying glass
/ˈmæɡnɪˌfaɪɪŋ ɡlæs/
/ˈmæɡnɪfaɪɪŋ ɡlɑːs/
Magnifying glass
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a glassy object that is capable of making small objects seem larger
Examples
The detective used a magnifying glass to examine the tiny clues left at the crime scene.
She held the magnifying glass over the map to read the small print more easily.
