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bin·oc·u·lar I. \(ˈ)bī|näkyələ(r) also bə̇ˈn-\ adjective Etymology: bin- + ocular 1. : of or relating to both eyes < binocular infection > 2. : employing both eyes at once; specifically : producing an appearance of solidity or depth because of the slight difference in the two retinal images due to the angle from which each eye views an object < binocular vision > 3. : adapted to the use of both eyes < a binocular microscope > • bin·oc·u·lar·i·ty \(ˌ)bīˌnäkyəˈlarəd.ē also bə̇ˌn-\ noun -es • bin·oc·u·lar·ly \(ˈ)bī|näkyələ(r)lē, bə̇ˈn-\ adverb II. \bə̇näkyələ(r) also bī-\ noun (plural binoculars ; but sometimes singular in construction) : an optical instrument composed of two refracting telescopes mounted on a single frame and containing erecting systems usually with both focusing tubes simultaneously adjustable by means of a single screw < a 6-power binocular > < the binoculars are in that leather case > — usually used in plural and often with pair < a pair of binoculars > |