lens

Definition

• n. a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
• n. genus of small erect or climbing herbs with pinnate leaves and small inconspicuous white flowers and small flattened pods: lentils
• n. (metaphor) a channel through which something can be seen or understood
• n. biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focuses light on the retina

Example sentences

1. n.

   The photographer changed the lens on his camera to capture a wider view.

2. vt.

   She decided to lens the beautiful sunset for her art project.