noun
- Plural of loupe; small magnifying glasses, typically handheld, used for close inspection of small objects.
Usage: Common in jewelry, watchmaking, and gemology
Examples
- The jeweler examined the diamond with one of her loupes.
- Stamp collectors often use loupes to inspect rare stamps for defects.
- The watchmaker kept several loupes on his workbench.
- She pulled out her loupe to check the quality of the gemstone.
- Loupes are essential tools for anyone working with fine details.