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lens

/lɛnz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does lens mean?

noun, verb

A piece of glass or plastic used to focus light in an optical instrument, such as a camera or telescope. To focus one's attention on something.

Example

"The photographer adjusted the lens to get a clear shot of the sunset."

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