Definition of binocular
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, using, or adapted to the use of both eyes
binocular
nounDefinition 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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The first known use of binocular was in 1679
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