Binocular Definition
bə-nŏkyə-lər, bī-
adjective
Using, or for the use of, both eyes at the same time.
Webster's New World
Relating to, used by, or involving both eyes at the same time.
Binocular vision.
American Heritage Medicine
Having two eyes arranged to produce stereoscopic vision.
American Heritage Medicine
Relating to or involving both eyes at once, as in binocular vision.
American Heritage Science
Using two eyes or viewpoints; especially, using two eyes or viewpoints to ascertain distance.
A binocular microscope or telescope.
Wiktionary
noun
An optical device, such as a pair of field glasses or opera glasses, designed for simultaneous use by both eyes and consisting of two small telescopes joined together.
American Heritage
A portable binocular instrument consisting of two small telescopes mounted side by side, used for viewing distant objects; field glasses, opera glasses, etc.
Webster's New World
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.
American Heritage Science
Attributive form of binoculars.
Wiktionary
A pair of binoculars.
Wiktionary
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