binocular Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to both eyes
    • binocular vision

WordNet

Bin*oc"u*lar adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. binoculaire. See Binocle.
Definitions
  1. Having two eyes. "Most animals are binocular." Derham.
  2. Pertaining to both eyes; employing both eyes at once; as, binocular vision.
  3. Adapted to the use of both eyes; as, a binocular microscope or telescope. Brewster.
Bin*oc"u*lar noun
Definitions
  1. A binocular glass, whether opera glass, telescope, or microscope.

Webster 1913