binocular

binocular


bin·oc·u·lar    Audio Help   (bə-nŏk'yə-lər, bī-)   

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·oc'u·lar'i·ty (-lār'ĭ-tē) n., bin·oc'u·lar·ly adv.
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