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Verb
/ˈmirər/,
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mirrors, plural;
  1. (of a reflective surface) Show a reflection of
    • - the clear water mirrored the sky
  2. Correspond to
    • - gradations of educational attainment that mirror differences in social background
  3. Keep a copy of some or all of the contents of (a network site) at another site, typically in order to improve accessibility

  4. Store copies of data on (two or more hard disks) as a method of protecting it

Noun
  1. A reflective surface, now typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, that reflects a clear image

  2. Something regarded as accurately representing something else
    • - the stage is supposed to be the mirror of life
  3. A site on a network that stores some or all of the contents from another site


  1. polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
  2. reflect as if in a mirror; "The smallest pond at night mirrors the firmament above"
  3. a faithful depiction or reflection; "the best mirror is an old friend"
  4. reflect or resemble; "The plane crash in Milan mirrored the attack in the World Trade Center"
  5. A mirror is an object with at least one reflective surface. The most familiar type of mirror is the plane mirror, which has a flat surface. Curved mirrors are also used, to produce magnified or diminished images or focus light or simply distort the reflected image.
  6. Mirrors is an album by Blue Öyster Cult released in 1979 (see 1979 in music). The album is notable for a collaboration with British fantasy/science-fiction author Michael Moorcock who co-wrote a song based on his novel "The Fireclown". ...
  7. In computing, a mirror is an exact copy of a data set. On the Internet, a mirror site is an exact copy of another Internet site. ...
  8. Mirror is the second album released by D'espairsRay on April 11, 2007 in Japan and on June 22 of the same year in Europe. The first press limited edition release from Japan came housed in a paper case along with one of five picture cards that feature one of the band members. ...
  9. The Mirror is a highly successful pram dinghy, with more than 70,000 built.
  10. Mirror is the second solo album by Emitt Rhodes with a much heavier rock approach than the debut.
  11. 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; An exact copy of a data set, especially a website; Of an ...
  12. (Mirrors) Adds a finishing touch to the Bedroom. Nothing welcomes you into your bedroom more then an elegant mirror that specifically matches your Bed.
  13. (Mirrors) Clean lines and high style, our mirrors are flexible and complement any interior design. Mirrors are available in any size, shape, and color
  14. (Mirrors) Deposited layer of silver on one surface of glass.
  15. (Mirrors) If you break a mirror you will have seven years of poverty (Pinsk).
  16. (Mirrors) SAD only. Other government agents on a case, be they fellow investigators, adversaries, conspirators in a coverup, or merely interested parties.
  17. (Mirrors) are one of the most common symbols to indicate your reproductive system in dreams. Mirrors reproduce an image of whoever is looking into them. Quite often there are other symbols of the reproductive system such as teeth or bedrooms in the same dream.
  18. (mirrors) opaque objects that reflect light rays
  19. (mirrors) special glass placed on a wall or counter, used for viewing one's self
  20. Check your mirrors frequently on road journeys, as in a well insulated and soundproofed car, you may see a blue light vehicle before you hear it. Check your mirrors frequently for any signals the emergency vehicle may be giving. This will help you understand where it wants to go. ...
  21. Mirrors are an excellent blocker of RF transmissions. Therefore, caution should be used in locating wireless sensors in an area that is surrounded by mirrors.
  22. Mirrors are reflective surfaces usually made from glass with a silvery metallic backing. These surfaces can show fingerprints, streaks and spotting. Care should be taken when cleaning them to remove all smudges, streaks, spots and film.
  23. Mirrors of glass 'silvered' on the back began to supplement those of polished metal in the 14th century, though it was only in the 16th century that high-quality glass ones were made (at Murano) on a scale that made them one of Venice's chief luxury exports. ...
  24. The first mirrors to be used in England were flat plates of highly polished metal-called 'steel', but actually an alloy of copper and tin-they were of small size and very heavy. Venice had a monopoly of making mirror-glass, and it was exported from there to the rest of Europe. ...
  25. To dream of seeing yourself in a mirror, denotes that you will meet many discouraging issues, and sickness will cause you distress and loss in fortune. To see a broken mirror, foretells the sudden or violent death of some one related to you. ...