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:
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The pirate wore an eye patch, giving him a monocular appearance.
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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:
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He used a small monocular to observe birds from a distance.
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The scientist looked through the monocular to examine the specimen.