Hand glass and Magnifying glass

Hand glass

Hand glass noun - Light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image.
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Synonyms for Hand glass

Magnifying glass is a synonym for hand glass. In some cases you can use "Magnifying glass" instead a noun phrase "Hand glass".

Magnifying glass

Magnifying glass noun - Light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image.
Usage example: the magnifying glass was invented by Roger Bacon in 1250
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Synonyms for Magnifying glass

Hand glass is a synonym for magnifying glass in hand-held lens topic. You can use "Hand glass" instead a noun phrase "Magnifying glass".
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