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Vocabulary Entry
lens
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A piece of glass or other transparent substance used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images.
Example Sentences
"He adjusted the lens of his camera to capture the perfect shot."
"The scientist examined the specimen under a microscope lens."
"Her glasses had a scratch on the lens, affecting her vision."
V
verb
To put a lens on a camera or other device to focus light and create an image.
Example Sentences
"She lenses the camera before taking pictures of the sunset."
"He often lenses different attachments to achieve various photographic effects."
"The technician lensing the equipment ensured it was ready for operation."