binocular

Meanings

• noun

  A pair of telescopes mounted side by side and focused on the same point, used for observing an object or scene with both eyes.

  - "I used my binoculars to observe the birds in the forest."
  - "The astronomy club used binoculars to study the night sky."

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Synonyms

binocs , field glasses , opera glasses , spyglass

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with binocular
porcupine , ocular , lunar , junior

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Variants

List of all variants of binocular that leads to same result
binocular , binocularities , binocularity , binocularly , binoculars

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'binokoulos', meaning 'double-seeing'.

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Trivia

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1. The first binoculars were invented in 1608 by Hans Lippershey, the same person who is credited with inventing the telescope.

2. Binoculars are often used by birdwatchers to observe birds in their natural habitat.

3. The largest binoculars in the world are the 15x70 Mammoth Binoculars, which have a magnification of 15x and a 70mm objective lens.

4. Binoculars can be used to observe the moon and other celestial bodies in greater detail than the naked eye.

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Related Concepts

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1. telescope: A device used to make distant objects appear closer by magnifying their image. Binoculars are a type of telescope that allows for the observation of objects with both eyes.

2. microscope: A device used to make small objects appear larger by magnifying their image. Binoculars are different from microscopes as they are used to observe distant objects, while microscopes are used to observe small objects up close.

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Culture

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Binoculars have been used for various purposes throughout history, including military reconnaissance, astronomical observation, and wildlife observation. They have also been featured in literature and art, such as in H.G. Wells' 'The War of the Worlds' and in the painting 'The Astronomer' by Jan van Eyck.

How to Memorize "binocular"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pair of telescopes mounted side by side and focused on the same point.
   - Visualize yourself observing a distant object through binoculars.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'binocular' with the idea of observing something from a distance with both eyes.
   - Think of the binoculars as a pair of eyes that help you see far away.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym BINOCULARS to remember the definition: Binoculars are a type of telescope that allows for observation with both eyes.
   - Create a mental image of a pair of eyes with telescopes attached to them to help remember the word.

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