binocular

adjective

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

While, Wall-E, a less advanced robot model doesn’t have the aid of a digital screen, his binocular-esque lenses move up and down, independently in a way that reminiscent of Chaplin’s eyebrow work. — Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Wall-E' References That Need to Be Revisited," 27 June 2018 The two images will alternate in a never-ending dance because of what neuroscientists call binocular rivalry. — Christof Koch, Scientific American, "What Is Consciousness?," 8 May 2018 Using a binocular-like device and a technique called visual rivalry, the researchers also showed participants two photos simultaneously, one in each eye. — Amanda Macmillan, Health.com, "Smile! Wrinkles Around Our Eyes Make Us Appear More Sincere," 12 June 2018 While Davis kept the binocular lens trained on the fighters, Hedegard filmed the duel. — David Caraccio, sacbee, "This epic snake-vs.-roadrunner battle was caught on camera in the wild," 22 Mar. 2018 Their eyes are sufficiently wide, large and mobile to allow binocular vision. — Jonathan Balcombe, Scientific American, "Fishes Use Problem-Solving and Invent Tools," 1 May 2017 Evolution has given the human body some remarkable features and abilities — a powerful brain, a pair of eyes for binocular vision, the ability to heal wounds, and so on. — David Freeman /, NBC News, "10 top science minds tell what strange new body part they'd like to have," 28 Jan. 2018 Another program at Thorn Creek Nature Center offers kids the chance to impress their friends with their birding smarts and binocular savvy. — Daily Southtown, "Learn to bird at Thorn Creek programs," 15 Dec. 2017 As darkness sets in on Friday, January 15, binocular and telescope users can easily hunt down the planet Uranus sitting perched above the moon. — National Geographic, "This Week’s Night Sky: Distant Giants Pose With the Moon," 11 Jan. 2016

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

This photo shows a set of small binoculars believed to have been carried by President Abraham Lincoln on the night he was assassinated at Ford's Theatre, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in New Orleans. — Fox News, "New Orleans gallery acquires Lincoln opera glasses," 28 Sep. 2018 For this reason, it is suggested that viewers look from the darkest locations possible and use binoculars. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "How To See The Christmas Comet Before It's Too Late," 17 Dec. 2018 But for a closer, more detailed look, here are some binoculars to consider. — Eleanor Hildebrandt, Popular Mechanics, "How to Watch the December 2018 Geminid Meteor Shower," 10 Dec. 2018 Protesters on Wednesday used binoculars and cameras to try to capture images from the facility. — Dakota Smith, latimes.com, "Garcetti joins mayors' protest outside Texas holding facility for migrant teens," 21 June 2018 Getty Images Please dust off your binoculars and check out what might be the biggest ring of all time, because Kendall Jenner just stepped out with a massive diamond on her finger. — Mehera Bonner, Marie Claire, "Kendall Jenner Was Spotted with a Giant Diamond on Her Wedding Finger, So Let the Speculation Begin," 6 June 2017 These immobile, tubular structures sit on the front of an owl’s face like a pair of built-in binoculars. — Joanna Klein, New York Times, "Owls See the World Much Like We Do," 3 July 2018 These compact binoculars are just 0.6 pounds and fold down to a little over 4x4 inches. — Janna Irons, Outside Online, "What to Bring to Summer Music Festivals," 27 June 2018 Like a good set of binoculars, this scope has provided me hours of gazing out at distant mountains and hillsides to search for and watch game. — Aaron Gulley, Outside Online, "Lightweight Gear for Life on the Road," 10 May 2018

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