Binoculars
(noun)
- A device consisting of two telescopes mounted side by side, used to magnify distant objects.
- A pair of field glasses.
Origin:
The word binoculars is derived from the latin words "bi" meaning two and "oculus" meaning eye. it refers to an instrument that uses two telescopes, one for each eye, to provide a three-dimensional image of an object viewed.
Examples:
- He used binoculars to watch the birds across the lake.
- The binoculars allowed him to see the details of the distant mountain.
- She brought binoculars on the hike to get a better view of the scenery.
- The binoculars have a magnification of 10x.
- Binoculars are often used for bird watching, hunting and in marine navigation.