A leg of a pair of spectacles; also, the frame of either of the lenses. U.S.
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释义 | the world > health and disease > healing > ophthalmology or optometry > aids to defective vision > [noun] > spectacles > other parts of spectacles (9) bow1711 A leg of a pair of spectacles; also, the frame of either of the lenses. U.S. frame1729 The part of a pair of spectacles which encloses the lenses and holds them in position. In later use chiefly in plural. Also attributive (with… rims1766 plural. That part of the frame of a pair of spectacles which surrounds the lenses. Cf. wire-rim n. adj.(a) at wire, n.1 compounds 2a. earpiece1824 On a pair of glasses: either of the curved or shaped parts which fit around the ear. Usually in plural. side glass1830 A piece of glass fitted into the arm of a pair of (usually tinted) spectacles or goggles to shade or protect the eye from the side. Usually in plural… nosepiece1866 The part of a pair of spectacles which rests on the nose of the wearer. Also figurative. temple1877 Each of the side-members or limbs of a pair of spectacles, which clasp the sides of the head of the wearer. U.S. nose1895 The bridge of a pair of spectacles. Obsolete. rare. nose-bridge1923 = bridge, n.1 10a; also in extended use. |
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