Meaning of Monocular | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A monocle.
   rare
2. A monocular telescope, as opposed to binoculars.
   retronym

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Examples

“The moony monocular set in his eye / Appeared to be scanning the Sweet Bye-and-Bye.”

“Monoculars are designed to fit discreetly in the hand, improving their cosmetic appearance. Most monoculars sold today have one primary optical difference from binoculars: the ability to focus at close range. These are known as short-focus telescopes.”

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