noun
- Plural of handglass; small mirrors or magnifying glasses held in the hand, typically with a handle.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Common in historical or domestic contexts
Examples
- The antique shop displayed several ornate handglasses from the Victorian era.
- She kept a collection of handglasses in her vanity drawer.
- The jeweler used handglasses to inspect the fine details of the gemstones.
- Handglasses were essential grooming tools before modern bathroom mirrors became common.
- The museum exhibit featured handglasses made from silver and ivory.