lense vs lens
lense
Definitions
noun
- a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
Examples
When the moment finally comes, one look through his cataract lenses is all it takes.
Polish the lenses with a piece of tissue.
He had the most disgusting rotten teeth and horn rim glasses with milk bottle lenses.
lens
Definitions
noun
- (metaphor) a channel through which something can be seen or understood
- a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
- electronic equipment that uses a magnetic or electric field in order to focus a beam of electrons
- biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focus light on the retina
Examples
When the moment finally comes, one look through his cataract lenses is all it takes.
A convenient summary of Latin declension and conjugation is available on-line here.
He adjusts the focus of the Carl Zeiss 120 mm macro lens, which allows him to work very close up.
