noun Uncommon

Barlow

bah-loh

Barlow (noun) means a type of compound lens placed in front of a telescope's eyepiece to increase magnification. Example: “Adding a Barlow lens doubled the telescope's effective magnification.”

noun

A type of compound lens placed in front of a telescope's eyepiece to increase magnification.

"Adding a Barlow lens doubled the telescope's effective magnification."

How to use Barlow

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA lens accessory that boosts a telescope's zoom power.

Word forms

Barlows plural

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Etymology

Named after the English optician who invented the lens design; the word also survives as a common English surname.

Rhymes for Barlow

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Barlow” mean?

The word “Barlow” means a type of compound lens placed in front of a telescope's eyepiece to increase magnification. In plain terms, a lens accessory that boosts a telescope's zoom power.

How do you pronounce “Barlow”?

“Barlow” is pronounced bah-loh (/bɑɹloʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Barlow” in a sentence?

Here is “Barlow” used in a sentence: “Adding a Barlow lens doubled the telescope's effective magnification.”

What part of speech is “Barlow”?

“Barlow” is a noun.

Is “Barlow” a common word?

“Barlow” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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