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loupe

/luːp/

Translations

loupenoun

loupes

/luːp/

He used a loupe to examine the small print on the document.

Он использовал лупу, чтобы рассмотреть мелкий шрифт на документе.

Synonyms

optical glass

jeweler's loupe

loupeverb

louped

Past Simple

louped

Past Participle

louping

Gerund

/luːp/

Specialist back-formation meaning ‘to inspect with a loupe’; attested in gemology and watchmaking contexts.

Synonyms

loupeadjective

Primarily attributive, describing something intended for or relating to a loupe (e.g., “loupe lens”).

loupenoun

A small handheld magnifier, typically used by jewelers, watchmakers, photographers, and other professionals to inspect very fine details.

The jeweler used a loupe to examine the diamond for any imperfections.

loupeverb

To examine or inspect (something) with a loupe.

She louped the ruby carefully, searching for inclusions.

loupeadjective

Relating to or intended for use with a loupe.

The technician replaced the damaged loupe lens.