hand glass

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hand glass

1. A small handheld magnifying glass.

2. A mirror with a handle.

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hand glass

1. (General Physics) a magnifying glass with a handle

2. a small mirror with a handle

3. (Agriculture) a small glazed frame for seedlings or plants

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hand′ glass`

a small mirror with a handle.

[1780–90]

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Noun	1.	hand glass - a mirror intended to be held in the hand hand mirror mirror - polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
	2.	hand glass - light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image; "the magnifying glass was invented by Roger Bacon in 1250" magnifying glass, simple microscope light microscope - microscope consisting of an optical instrument that magnifies the image of an object jeweler's loupe, loupe - small magnifying glass (usually set in an eyepiece) used by jewelers and horologists

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