Meaning of the word monocular in English

What does monocular mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

monocular

US /məˈnɑː.kjʊ.lɚ/
UK /məˈnɒk.jʊ.lər/

Adjective

relating to or having one eye

Example:
The pirate wore an eye patch, giving him a monocular appearance.
Some animals have monocular vision, meaning each eye sees a different field of view.

Noun

a device, such as a telescope or microscope, designed for use with one eye

Example:
He used a small monocular to observe birds from a distance.
The scientist looked through the monocular to examine the specimen.