Meaning & use
Binocs
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An informal shortening of "binoculars," an optical instrument with two eyepieces for viewing distant objects.
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Grab the binocs so we can spot the eagle before it flies off.
He kept a pair of binocs on the dashboard for birdwatching on long drives.
A note on using this word
A casual clipped form common in outdoor, sports, and military slang since the early 20th century.
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binocularsfield glasses
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