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pince-nez

/ˌpænsˈneɪ/

Übersetzung: Brille ohne Bügel, die durch einen Federdruck auf die Nasenwurzel geklemmt wird.

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noun

/ˌpænsˈneɪ/C2formal
  • deBrille ohne Bügel, die durch einen Federdruck auf die Nasenwurzel geklemmt wird.

A type of eyeglasses that are held in place by a spring mechanism that clips onto the bridge of the nose, rather than having earpieces.

  1. Spectacles clipped to the noseC1formal

    A pair of eyeglasses that are held in place by a spring mechanism that clips onto the bridge of the nose, without earpieces.

    dePince-nez

    • The professor adjusted his pince-nez before reading the lecture.
    • In old photographs, he is often seen wearing a pince-nez.
    • She found a vintage pince-nez at the antique shop.
Formen
  • pince-nez plural form
  • pince-nez' possessive plural form
  • pince-nez's possessive singular form