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binocular

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bin·oc·u·lar  (b-nky-lr, b-)
adj.
1. Relating to, used by, or involving both eyes at the same time: binocular vision.
2. Having two eyes arranged to produce stereoscopic vision.
n.
An optical device, such as a pair of field glasses or opera glasses, designed for simultaneous use by both eyes and consisting of two small telescopes joined with a single focusing device. Often used in the plural.

bin·ocu·lari·ty (-lr-t) n.
bin·ocu·lar·ly adv.
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binocular
pair of binoculars

binocular
Adjective
involving or intended for both eyes: binocular vision [bi- + Latin oculus eye]

binocular  (b-nky-lr)
Adjective
Relating to or involving both eyes at once, as in binocular vision.
Noun
An optical device, such as a pair of field glasses, consisting of two small telescopes, designed for use by both eyes at once. Often used in the plural as binoculars.
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binocular
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Adj.1.binocular - relating to both eyes; "binocular vision"


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