Definition of binocular
: of, relating to, using, or adapted to the use of both eyes
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First Known Use of binocular
1679
Definition of binocular
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
First Known Use of binocular
1861
BINOCULAR Defined for English Language Learners
binocular
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: involving or designed for both eyes
BINOCULAR Defined for Kids
binocular
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: involving or designed for both eyes
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of binocular
: a binocular optical instrument
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