binocular

[ buh-nok-yuh-ler, bahy- ]

/ bəˈnɒk yə lər, baɪ- /

noun

Usually binoculars. Also called pair of binoculars, prism binoculars. an optical device, providing good depth effect, for use with both eyes, consisting of two small telescopes fitted together side by side, each telescope having two prisms between the eyepiece and objective for erecting the image.

adjective

involving both eyes: binocular vision.

Origin of binocular

First recorded in 1705–15; bin- + ocular

OTHER WORDS FROM binocular

bin·oc·u·lar·i·ty, nounbin·oc·u·lar·ly, adverb

Words nearby binocular

bin liner, binman, binnacle, Binnig, binocle, binocular, binocular disparity, binocular microscope, binocular rivalry, binoculars, binocular vision

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Example sentences from the Web for binocular

Binocular vision overcomes any annoyance due to the blind-spots because they do not overlap in the visual field.
Visual Illusions|Matthew Luckiesh
He saw the binocular in Mrs. Damerel's hand, and at the same moment read detection on her countenance.
In the Year of Jubilee|George Gissing
A binocular, small but extremely efficient in its magnifying power he withdrew, dusting the lenses with the sleeve of his shirt.
Rim o' the World|B. M. Bower
Just as the horses reached the post, the Sharpshooter slipped in, breathless and fumbling at the catch of his binocular case.
Old Man Curry|Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan

This division of labour, in binocular vision, is of obvious advantage.
Response in the Living and Non-Living|Jagadis Chunder Bose

British Dictionary definitions for binocular

binocular

/ (bɪˈnɒkjʊlə, baɪ-) /

adjective

involving, relating to, seeing with or intended for both eyesbinocular vision

Word Origin for binocular

C18: from bi- 1 + Latin oculus eye

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Medical definitions for binocular

binocular

[ bə-nŏk′yə-lər, bī- ]

adj.

Adapted to the use of both eyes. Used of an optical instrument.

Scientific definitions for binocular

binocular

[ bə-nŏk′yə-lər ]

Adjective

Relating to or involving both eyes at once, as in binocular vision.

Noun

An optical device, such as a pair of field glasses, consisting of two small telescopes, designed for use by both eyes at once. Often used in the plural as binoculars.

单词	binocular
释义	binocular [ buh-nok-yuh-ler, bahy- ] / bəˈnɒk yə lər, baɪ- / noun Usually binoculars. Also called pair of binoculars, prism binoculars. an optical device, providing good depth effect, for use with both eyes, consisting of two small telescopes fitted together side by side, each telescope having two prisms between the eyepiece and objective for erecting the image. adjective involving both eyes: binocular vision. Origin of binocular First recorded in 1705–15; bin- + ocular OTHER WORDS FROM binocular bin·oc·u·lar·i·ty, nounbin·oc·u·lar·ly, adverb Words nearby binocular bin liner, binman, binnacle, Binnig, binocle, binocular, binocular disparity, binocular microscope, binocular rivalry, binoculars, binocular vision Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for binocular Binocular vision overcomes any annoyance due to the blind-spots because they do not overlap in the visual field. Visual Illusions\|Matthew Luckiesh He saw the binocular in Mrs. Damerel's hand, and at the same moment read detection on her countenance. In the Year of Jubilee\|George Gissing A binocular, small but extremely efficient in its magnifying power he withdrew, dusting the lenses with the sleeve of his shirt. Rim o' the World\|B. M. Bower Just as the horses reached the post, the Sharpshooter slipped in, breathless and fumbling at the catch of his binocular case. Old Man Curry\|Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan This division of labour, in binocular vision, is of obvious advantage. Response in the Living and Non-Living\|Jagadis Chunder Bose British Dictionary definitions for binocular binocular / (bɪˈnɒkjʊlə, baɪ-) / adjective involving, relating to, seeing with or intended for both eyesbinocular vision Word Origin for binocular C18: from bi- 1 + Latin oculus eye Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to binocular field glasses, lorgnette, pince-nez, prism binoculars Medical definitions for binocular binocular [ bə-nŏk′yə-lər, bī- ] adj. Adapted to the use of both eyes. Used of an optical instrument. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for binocular binocular [ bə-nŏk′yə-lər ] Adjective Relating to or involving both eyes at once, as in binocular vision. Noun An optical device, such as a pair of field glasses, consisting of two small telescopes, designed for use by both eyes at once. Often used in the plural as binoculars. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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binocular

noun

adjective

Origin of binocular

OTHER WORDS FROM binocular

Words nearby binocular

Example sentences from the Web for binocular

British Dictionary definitions for binocular

adjective

Word Origin for binocular

Words related to binocular

Medical definitions for binocular

adj.

Scientific definitions for binocular

Adjective

Noun