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lensman

American  
[lenz-muhn] / ˈlɛnz mən /

noun

Informal.

plural

lensmen
  1. a photographer.


Etymology

Origin of lensman

First recorded in 1950–55; lens + -man

Example Sentences

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The lensman didn’t just work in the fashion industry.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2022

Rau to release limited edition photos taken by the lensman.

From Fox News • Jun. 1, 2020

All four women are on the road to achieving their life goals when Watson, as lensman, narrates their journeys and lays bare their victories and defeats.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2018

Footage captures his hands absolutely covered with jungle insects as he tries to frame a shot perfectly — the lensman scarcely paying any mind to the pests as he works.

From Washington Times • Aug. 20, 2017

“There’s a guy climbing alone and really fast,” said Colin Delehanty, a lensman who was shooting time-elapsed footage.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2012