"focuser" meaning in All languages combined

See focuser on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: focusers [plural]
Etymology: From focus + -er. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|focus|-er|id2=agent noun}} focus + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} focuser (plural focusers)
  1. A device which allows one to adjust the focus of an instrument such as a telescope. Derived forms: Crayford focuser

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