Definition of spectacles Spectacles

/spɛˈktʌkʌlz/ - [spektukulz] - spec•ta•cles

We found 5 definitions of spectacles from 4 different sources.

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What does spectacles mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Singular: spectacle

spectacles - optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
  specs, eyeglasses, glasses
  optical instrument an instrument designed to aid vision
  frame one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
  plural, plural form the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
  bifocals eyeglasses having two focal lengths, one for near vision and the other for far vision
  nosepiece, bridge armor plate that protects the nose
  goggles tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
  lorgnette eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle
  pince-nez spectacles clipped to the nose by a spring
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  • spectacles (Noun)
    Plural of spectacle.
  • spectacles (Noun)
    A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears in order to correct deficiencies in eyesight or to ornament the face.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • spectacles
    A pair of lenses in a frame that are worn in front of the eyes and are used to correct faulty vision or protect the eyes.

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