eyepiece
Translation
eyepiece, ocular
Examples
He looked through the eyepiece of the microscope.
He looked through the eyepiece of the microscope.
You can change the eyepiece for different magnifications.
You can change the eyepiece for different magnifications.
Grammar Patterns
((an eyepiece)) a lens in a telescope or microscope closest to the eye He looked through the eyepiece of the microscope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ocular, lens
Etymology
A compound word from 'eye' and 'piece', literally meaning the piece you put your eye to.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'piece' of glass on a telescope or microscope that is closest to your 'eye'.