Binocular

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Binocular \Bin*oc"u*lar\, a. [Cf. F. binoculaire. See
     {Binocle}.]
     1. Having two eyes. "Most animals are binocular." --Derham.
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     2. Pertaining to both eyes; employing both eyes at once; as,


        binocular vision.
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     3. Adapted to the use of both eyes; as, a binocular
        microscope or telescope. --Brewster.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Binocular \Bin*oc"u*lar\, n.
     A binocular glass, whether opera glass, telescope, or
     microscope.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  binocular
       adj : relating to both eyes; "binocular vision"
       n : an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both
           eyes [syn: {binoculars}, {field glasses}, {opera glasses}]