loupe

noun

Meaning

A small magnifying glass used by jewelers and watchmakers to examine objects in fine detail.

Examples

He used a jeweler's loupe to identify the hallmark stamped on the inside of the gold ring.
The watchmaker peered through his loupe to adjust the microscopic gears of the movement.

Synonyms: magnifier, hand lens, jeweler's glass

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loupe

noun

Pronunciation: /luːp/

Definition

A small magnifying glass used by jewelers and watchmakers to examine objects in fine detail.

Examples

He used a jeweler's loupe to identify the hallmark stamped on the inside of the gold ring.
The watchmaker peered through his loupe to adjust the microscopic gears of the movement.
After examining the gemstone with a loupe, the appraiser confirmed it was a natural sapphire.

Synonyms of loupe

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