binocular

adjective

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bin·oc·u·lar | \ bī-ˈnä-kyə-lər

, bə- \

Definition of binocular

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of, relating to, using, or adapted to the use of both eyes

binocular

noun

bin·oc·u·lar | \ bə-ˈnä-kyə-lər

, bī- \

Definition of binocular (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a binocular optical instrument

2 : a handheld optical instrument composed of two telescopes and a focusing device and usually having prisms to increase magnifying ability —usually used in plural

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Adjective

binocularity \ (ˌ)bī-ˌnä-kyə-ˈler-ə-tē

, -ˈla-rə- , bə- \ noun

binocularly \ bī-ˈnä-kyə-lər-lē

, bə- \ adverb

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Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective It can be seen on a clear night in the Southern Hemisphere without the use of a binocular or telescope, making it the first black hole to be seen without tools. — Fox News, "Black hole, 1,000 light-years from Earth, discovered," 8 May 2020 Magnification is the first number in a binocular description, such as 8x42. — The Editors, Field & Stream, "How to Choose the Right Binoculars for You," 8 Apr. 2020 Instead, Oculudentavis had eyes that bulged out to the sides and no binocular vision, the researchers found. — Tom Metcalfe, NBC News, "The smallest dinosaur ever found was a weird, primitive bird, researchers say," 11 Mar. 2020 The binocular’s best attribute, though, is its tack-sharp image, even in low-light conditions. — Andrew Mckean, Outdoor Life, "A Boat Hunt for Musk Ox and Caribou in Greenland," 21 Feb. 2020 Their eyes, meanwhile, have come to be situated in the narrow front of their face, affording them a more intensely focused, binocular vision — prying beaks and eyes coalescing to form the perfect foraging and nesting machine. — New York Times, "Letter of Recommendation: Starlings," 11 Feb. 2020 Clutch bags and small purses — including camera and binocular cases — are permitted up to certain sizes. — Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, "Garth Brooks heads to Ford Field: 7 things to know," 19 Feb. 2020 Neural signature: Robertson’s team had shown in a 2013 study that autistic people perceive the images switching in a binocular rivalry task more slowly than neurotypical people do. — Scientific American, "Visual Task May Offer Brain Marker for Autism," 19 Aug. 2019 With help from a team of binocular-holding observers and three infrared sensors attached to the roof of a government shed on the Granite Canyon bluff, the counts are becoming more accurate. — Anchorage Daily News, "As gray whale migration reaches its peak, scientists fear another unexplained die-off," 25 Jan. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The different types of prisms reflect the quality of binocular optics. — Daisy Kelly, chicagotribune.com, "The best Celestron binoculars," 11 Apr. 2021 Some of the best glasses cleaner wipes on the market can be used for camera lenses, binocular lenses, and other sensitive optical surfaces, and the disposable format further ensures that users achieve the best results every time. — Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, "Best glasses cleaners: Get spotless specs with our top picks," 8 Mar. 2021 Bike sales increased by 63 percent; paddle sports by 56 percent; golf sales by 51 percent; camping equipment by 31 percent; and binocular sales by 22 percent. — Washington Post, "With travel options limited, some are swapping vacations for big-ticket toys," 4 Mar. 2021 Other marine-binocular features might include a range finder or even stabilization technology, which makes higher-power glass (say above 7x magnification) more functional in the confines of a rocking boat. — The Editors, Outdoor Life, "Three Features You Need in a Marine Binocular," 21 Oct. 2019 Any elite-quality binocular makes the world look brighter and sharper. — The Editors, Field & Stream, "Best of the Best: The Top Hunting and Fishing Gear of 2020," 20 Nov. 2020 Ennos argues that our forward-facing eyes with binocular vision, upright posture and differentiation between hind limbs for locomotion and forelimbs for gripping all evolved for living in canopies. — Washington Post, "How wood shaped human history, from spears to boats to books," 31 Dec. 2020 Another said the field of view was closer to an 8-power binocular instead of the 10X Victory Zeiss submitted for our test. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, "Outdoor Life Editors’ Holiday Gift Guide," 20 Nov. 2020 Using your binocular or spotting scope, pivot until the mirage boils straight up and down. — John B. Snow, Field & Stream, "How to Make an Accurate Rifle Shot in the Wind," 30 Nov. 2020

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