lens

noun B2

Meaning

A lens is a curved piece of glass or other transparent material that is used to focus or disperse light, commonly found in cameras, glasses, and microscopes.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "lens" with "lense," which is incorrect.

Example Sentences

I need to clean the camera lens before taking pictures .
The camera lens needs cleaning before we take more pictures .
What type of lens do you use for close - up photos ?

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