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loupe

/luːp/

loupenoun

loupes

/luːp/

Translations

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

Он использовал лупу, чтобы рассмотреть мелкий шрифт на документе.

Definitions

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.

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.

Definitions

To examine or inspect (something) with a loupe.

She louped the ruby carefully, searching for inclusions.

Synonyms

loupeadjective

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

Definitions

Relating to or intended for use with a loupe.

The technician replaced the damaged loupe lens.