bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnä-kyə-lər 
bī-
bī-
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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American-Statesman Staff, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
The Palate Of Two Generations Fiona struggled to continue her prior work as a commercial photographer after being diagnosed with Fourth Nerve Cranial Palsy, losing her binocular vision.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, as guides will point out raptors and other birds that nest in the area.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Solar filters must be attached to the front of any telescope, binocular or camera lens before looking at the eclipse, according to NASA.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
The Palate Of Two Generations Fiona struggled to continue her prior work as a commercial photographer after being diagnosed with Fourth Nerve Cranial Palsy, losing her binocular vision.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
That won’t happen for a week yet, but since the effects of opposition last for a few weeks on either side, now is a good time to point a pair of binoculars or a small telescope at the giant planet.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, as guides will point out raptors and other birds that nest in the area.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Binocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/binocular. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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binocular
1 of 2 adjective
bin·oc·u·lar
bī-ˈnäk-yə-lər
bə-
: of, relating to, using, or adapted to the use of both eyes
binocular vision
binocular
2 of 2 noun
bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnäk-yə-lər
bī-
1
: a binocular optical instrument
2
: a handheld instrument for seeing at a distance that consists of two telescopes, a focusing device, and usually prisms
—usually used in plural
a pair of binoculars
Medical Definition
binocular
1 of 2 adjective
bin·oc·u·lar
bī-ˈnäk-yə-lər, bə-
: of, relating to, using, or adapted to the use of both eyes
binocular vision
a binocular microscope
binocular
2 of 2 noun
bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnäk-yə-lər, bī-
: a binocular optical instrument
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