Mirror

Word MIRROR
Character 6
Hyphenation mir ror
Pronunciations /ˈmɘ.ɹɘ/

Definitions and meanings of "Mirror"

What do we mean by mirror?

A surface capable of reflecting sufficient undiffused light to form an image of an object placed in front of it. noun

Something that faithfully reflects or gives a true picture of something else. noun

Something worthy of imitation. noun

To reflect in or as if in a mirror. transitive verb

A glass backed with an amalgam of tin or silver. noun

A polished surface, as of metal, or of glass backed by a metal or other opaque substance, used to reflect objects, especially to reflect the face or person as an aid in making the toilet. noun

Specifically, in optics, a surface of glass or polished substance that forms images by the reflection of rays of light; a speculum. noun

Figuratively, that in or by which anything is shown or exemplified; hence, a pattern; an exemplar. noun

In architecture, a small oval ornament surrounded by a concave molding; a simple form of cartouche. noun

In ornithology, same as speculum. noun

A Japanese mirror of cast-metal, which, when made to reflect the sun's rays upon a screen at a proper distance, shows in the reflection bright images which are counterparts of raised figures or characters on the back of the mirror. These, like all Japanese mirrors, are generally circular in form, are about one eighth of an inch thick in the thinnest part, and are usually surrounded on the back by a raised rim. The surface of the mirror is generally slightly convex, and coated with an amalgam of mercury and the metal forming the mirror. The surface is locally modified in its curvature by the characters, either by the shrinkage of the metal in cooling, or by its deformation in the process of amalgamation or of polishing. Only a few of the mirrors which apparently answer to the general description in respect to their construction possess the “magic” property in any great degree.Soemmering's mirror, in microscopy, a plane mirror of polished steel, smaller than the pupil of the eye, placed before the eyepiece of the microscope to be used like the camera lucida in making drawings. noun

To reflect in or as in a mirror.

A looking-glass or a speculum; any glass or polished substance that forms images by the reflection of rays of light. noun

That which gives a true representation, or in which a true image may be seen; hence, a pattern; an exemplar. noun

See Speculum. noun

A domesticated variety of the carp, having only three or fur rows of very large scales side. noun

Flat glass used for making mirrors. noun

A manner or form of backward writing, making manuscript resembling in slant and order of letters the reflection of ordinary writing in a mirror. The substitution of this manner of writing for the common manner is a symptom of some kinds of nervous disease. noun

To reflect, as in a mirror. transitive verb

To copy or duplicate; to mimic or imitate. transitive verb

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.

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

A disk, website or other resource that contains replicated data.

A mirror carp.

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

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The word "mirror" in example sentences

The light that passes through this mirror is the laser beam. ❋ Ewillett (2010)

I am Intendant Kira Nerys of the ISS Andromeda, and from what you call the mirror universe. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Next to this mirror is a 20 foot version, like a child next to its mother, and a colossal 200 foot wall which only has one other like it, and that's in Malta. ❋ Peter Ashley (2008)

This mirror is at the core of what he calls the Nawatl Topological Scheme, which is a wheel that is divided into four different dimensions, with a fifth at its center that is produced by the interrelation of the others. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Initially, I didn't find its ornate, elaborate style terribly appealing, but a mirror is a mirror and it was useful in our bedroom. ❋ Regina Doman (2007)

Seeing one's reflection in the computer screen as clearly as in a mirror is a major distraction and annoyance. ❋ Unknown (2007)

What you do is you create what I call a mirror box. ❋ Unknown (2007)

So he came there, and I gave him a mirror like that, in a box, which I call a mirror box, right? ❋ Unknown (2007)

"Conferences", which he called a mirror of monasticism (speculum monasticum), to be read daily in his monasteries. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

"That's what I call the mirror of health," said Langdon, in an unwonted burst of poetic eloquence, as he passed his hand across the horse's ribs. ❋ William Alexander Fraser (1896)

In the original Greek, St. Paul uses the word mirror, which is also the word used in the Latin Vulgate, "per speculum;" that is, by means of a mirror. ❋ F. J. Boudreaux (1857)

We entered effectively with Goldman a total return swap and with Macquarie what we refer to as a mirror trade book. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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