lens turret

lens tur·ret

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lenz tur-it, tuhr-]
- /lɛnz ˈtɜr ɪt, ˈtʌr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lenz tur-it, tuhr-]
- /lɛnz ˈtɜr ɪt, ˈtʌr-/

Definition of lens turret words

noun lens turret a rotating device on a camera for bringing any of several lenses in front of the shutter. 1

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Origin of lens turret

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Lens turret

noun

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lens turret popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lens turret usage trend in Literature

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