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monocle

noun

/ˈmɒnəkl/

Meaning

A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.

The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.

eyeglass, lens, spectacle, visual aid

sunglasses, binoculars

wear a monocle, polished monocle, monocle lens

The quality of being deep, full, and reverberating; a deep and continuing impact or effect.

The quality of being economical with resources; avoiding waste.

The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence.

the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth