Crossword puzzle clue "direct in hollywood slang"

a piece of transparent matter with one or both surfaces curved to cause regular convergence or divergence of rays passing through it

to cut into or between; to cut or cross mutually

LENS, to make a film of

wretchedly shabby; of a poor quality

LOAD, to place goods or cargo on transportation, also LADE, LADEN, LAID, LOADEN

the butting or boundary of land, particularly at the end