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Binocular

/bɪˈnɒkjʊlə(ɹ)/

A pair of binoculars.

📖 Definitions of "Binocular"

noun
  1. 1

    A pair of binoculars.

  2. 2

    Any binocular glass, such as an opera glass, telescope, or microscope.

adjective
  1. 1

    Using two eyes or viewpoints; especially, using two eyes or viewpoints to ascertain distance.

    "a binocular microscope or telescope"

noun
  1. 1

    A hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.

🔄 Synonyms of "Binocular"

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WordDefinition
opera glassesnounOne or more pairs of small low-powered binoculars for use by members of the audience at a theatrical performance.
binocularsnounA hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.
field glassesnounbinoculars.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Binocular"

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WordDefinition
opera glassesnounOne or more pairs of small low-powered binoculars for use by members of the audience at a theatrical performance.
field glassesnounbinoculars.
loupenounA magnifying glass, usually mounted in an eyepiece, often used by jewellers and watchmakers.
biocularnoun(of an optical system) In which the optical components are shared by both of the viewer's eyes.
multocularArchaic spelling of multiocular. [Having multiple eyes.]
stereoscopicOf or relating to stereoscopy; three-dimensional.
multiocularHaving multiple eyes.
monocularOf any optical system suitable for use by one eye at a time.
stereonounA system of recording or reproducing sound that uses two or more channels, each playing a portion of the original sound at different locations in order to simulate the separation of sources along at least one spatial dimension.
uniocularnounOf, pertaining to, or located in one eye.
stereopticInvolving the simultaneous use of both eyes, to obtain a three-dimensional image.
monoscopicnounThat may be viewed using only one eye at a time
bifocalnoun(of a correcting lens) Divided into two parts, one of which corrects for distance vision and the other for near vision.
binoculateHaving two eyes.
trinocularnounUsing three points of vision, such as a microscope with two standard eyepieces and one camera eyepiece, or a camera rig with three cameras
dioptricalAlternative form of dioptric. [Acting as a medium for sight; making use of refraction (of lenses, etc.).]
senocular(obsolete) Having six eyes.
stereobinocularnounstereoscopic and binocular
multiviewnounA projection of an object in two or more views on different planes, used in technical drawing.
bifocus(physics, of an image) Produced by stereoscopic lenses

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