Binoculars: meaning, definitions and examples
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binoculars
[ bɪˈnɒkjʊləz ]
used for viewing distant objects
Binoculars are a pair of small telescopes mounted together, allowing both eyes to be used to view distant objects. They are commonly used for birdwatching, stargazing, and other outdoor activities.
Synonyms
field glasses, opera glasses
Examples of usage
- I used my binoculars to watch the birds in the trees.
- She brought her binoculars to the concert to get a closer look at the performers.
- The binoculars allowed us to see the mountain peak in great detail.
Translations
Translations of the word "binoculars" in other languages:
🇵🇹 binóculos
🇮🇳 दूरबीन
🇩🇪 Fernglas
🇮🇩 teropong
🇺🇦 бінокль
🇵🇱 lornetka
🇯🇵 双眼鏡 (そうがんきょう)
🇫🇷 jumelles
🇪🇸 binoculares
🇹🇷 dürbün
🇰🇷 쌍안경
🇸🇦 منظار مزدوج
🇨🇿 dalekohled
🇸🇰 ďalekohľad
🇨🇳 双筒望远镜 (shuāngtǒng wàngyuǎnjìng)
🇸🇮 daljnogled
🇮🇸 kíkir
🇰🇿 бинокль
🇬🇪 ბინოკლი
🇦🇿 dürbün
🇲🇽 binoculares
Word origin
The word 'binoculars' is derived from the Greek words 'bi-' meaning two, and 'oculus' meaning eye. The concept of binocular vision dates back to ancient times, with Leonardo da Vinci being one of the first to describe the principles of binocular vision. Binoculars as we know them today were developed in the 17th century, with improvements in lenses and design over the centuries.