Binoculars: meaning, definitions and examples
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binoculars
[ bษชหnษkjสlษz ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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binoculars |
Commonly used word for any type of handheld optical instrument with two lenses.
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field glasses |
Used in contexts related to serious outdoor or tactical activities, like military operations or rugged exploration. This term can seem somewhat formal or antique.
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opera glasses |
Specifically used for small and often decorative binoculars designed to be used in enclosed settings like theaters or opera houses, for a closer view of the stage performances.
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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:
๐ต๐น binรณculos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคฐเคฌเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Fernglas
๐ฎ๐ฉ teropong
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะฝะพะบะปั
๐ต๐ฑ lornetka
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ็ผ้ก (ใใใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท jumelles
๐ช๐ธ binoculares
๐น๐ท dรผrbรผn
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๊ฒฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุธุงุฑ ู ุฒุฏูุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ dalekohled
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤalekohฤพad
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็ญๆ่ฟ้ (shuฤngtวng wร ngyuวnjรฌng)
๐ธ๐ฎ daljnogled
๐ฎ๐ธ kรญkir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะธะฝะพะบะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผrbรผn
๐ฒ๐ฝ binoculares
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,556, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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