goggle Definition
gog·gle (gäg′əl)
intransitive verb -·gled, -·gling
- to stare with bulging or wide-open eyes
- to roll the eyes
- to bulge or open wide in a stare
- 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
- a staring with bulging eyes
- 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.
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