lupe
word
Definition
A lupe is a small magnifying glass, often used by jewelers or watchmakers to see tiny details more clearly.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in technical, jewelry, or watchmaking contexts; less frequent in general speech. Not to be confused with the standard 'magnifying glass', which is larger and more general-purpose. Often used as a countable noun: 'a lupe', 'several lupes'.
Spanish: lupaPortuguese (BR): lupaPortuguese (PT): lupaChinese (Simplified): 放大镜Chinese (Traditional): 放大鏡Hindi: आवर्धक काँचArabic: عدسة مكبرةBengali: লুপ - ছোট বহ্নিপট (রত্নকার / ঘড়ি মেরামতকারী ব্যবহার করে এমন ছোট আকারের আবর্ধক)Russian: лупа (ювелирная) - ювелирная лупаJapanese: ルーペVietnamese: kính lúpKorean: 루페Turkish: lupe - kuyumcu büyüteciUrdu: چھوٹا خوردبین (جیولرز یا گھڑی ساز استعمال کرتے ہیں)Indonesian: kaca pembesar kecil - lupe
Example Sentences
The jeweler uses a lupe to examine gemstones.
basic
Can I borrow your lupe for a moment?
basic
A lupe helps you see fine details on watches.
basic
My grandfather always kept his favorite lupe in his toolkit.
natural
If you want to check the engraving, you'll need a lupe.
natural
Most professionals prefer a high-quality lupe for their work.
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