Meaning of BINOCULAR
| Pronunciation: | | bu'nâkyulur
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- [n] an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
- [adj] relating to both eyes; "binocular vision"
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| | Synonyms: | | binoculars, field glasses, opera glasses |
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| | See Also: | | eyepiece, ocular, optical instrument | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Bin*oc"u*lar\, a. [Cf. F. binoculaire. See
{Binocle}.]
1. Having two eyes. ``Most animals are binocular.'' --Derham.
2. Pertaining to both eyes; employing both eyes at once; as,
binocular vision.
3. Adapted to the use of both eyes; as, a binocular
microscope or telescope. --Brewster.
\Bin*oc"u*lar\, n.
A binocular glass, whether opera glass, telescope, or
microscope.
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