Spectacles vs. Mirror

Spectacles vs. Mirror — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Spectacles and Mirror

Spectaclesnoun

A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears in order to correct deficiencies in eyesight or to ornament the face.

Mirrornoun

A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

I had a look in the mirror to see if the blood had come off my face.We could see the lorry in the mirror, so decided to change lanes.

Spectaclesnoun

(cricket) score of zero runs in both innings

Mirrornoun

(figuratively) An object, person, or event that reflects or gives a picture of another.

His story is a mirror into the life of orphans growing up.

Spectaclesnoun

optical instrument consisting of a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

Mirrornoun

(internet) A website or other online resource that contains replicated data.

Although the content had been deleted from his blog, it was still found on some mirrors.
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Mirrornoun

A mirror carp.

Mirrornoun

(historical) A kind of political self-help book, advising kings, princes, etc. on how to behave.

Mirrorverb

(transitive) Of an event, activity, behaviour, etc, to be identical to, to be a copy of.

Mirrorverb

To create something identical to (a web site, etc.).

Mirrorverb

(transitive) To reflect, as in a mirror.

Mirrornoun

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

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Mirrornoun

a faithful depiction or reflection;

the best mirror is an old friend

Mirrorverb

reflect as if in a mirror;

The smallest pond at night mirrors the firmament above

Mirrorverb

reflect or resemble;

The plane crash in Milan mirrored the attack in the World Trade Center