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goggle Definition

gog·gle (gägəl)

intransitive verb -·gled, -·gling

    1. to stare with bulging or wide-open eyes
    2. to roll the eyes
    1. to bulge or open wide in a stare
    2. to roll: said of the eyes

Etymology: ME gogelen, to look obliquely, freq. formation prob. < Celt base, as in Ir gog, a nod, Welsh gogi, to shake

noun

  1. a staring with bulging eyes
  2. any of various types of protective eyeglasses, typically fitted with side guards, special lenses, etc. ski goggles

adjective

bulging or rolling: said of the eyes

goggle Usage Examples

Object

eye: With them goggling eyes and bandaged head, and never going to church of a Sunday.

Converse of object

  • wear: HEALTH ADVICE: Always wear goggles to protect your eyes.
  • weld: Dark welding goggles or glasses have to be worn.
  • swim: Wear swimming goggles in the shower to keep the soap and water out.
  • fly: The duty free trolley with the rather sad looking teddy bear wearing flying goggles.
  • use: Then, of course, there is the thermal imaging goggles used in some of the darker sections of the gameplay.

Adjective modifier

  • protective: They should also provide you with protective goggles to protect your eyes.
  • thermal: Then, of course, there is the thermal imaging goggles used in some of the darker sections of the gameplay.
  • ski: Get your clip-on prescription lenses for your ski goggles made up by us.
  • red: They don their infra red goggles, drop to the ground and crawl into the woods in formation.
  • special: To get the 3D effect, you will need special shutter goggles.

Modifies a noun

  • box: This is a case of " bad " computer use, on a par with being glued to the goggle box.
  • eye: And the look of it--the great staring goggle eyes, and the line of white teeth like a hungry beast.

Noun used with modifier

  • night-vision: All of the displays are compatible with night-vision goggles, which gives the Harrier its ability to operate at night, at low level.
  • prescription: Remember contact lenses are not suitable for wear when swimming so ask your optician about prescription goggles and diving masks.
  • vision: Turn out the freezer light, then put on your night vision goggles.
  • swimming: I have swimming goggles hanging in the shower for tomorrow.
  • beer: Young people will be given the chance to wear ' beer goggles ' to feel the negative effects of alcohol.
  • ski: A decent pair of comfy ski goggles will keep you happy.

Infinitive complement

protect: The answer is to wear sports goggles to protect your eyes.