opera glasses
noun [plural]Definition
› small binoculars that can be used in large theatres by people sitting far from the stage, so that they can see the performers more clearlyOptics, microscopy and lasersEyesight, glasses and lenses
(Definition of opera glasses noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- binoculars noun
- electron microscope noun
- eyepiece noun
- field glasses noun
- focal point noun (SCIENCE)
- focus noun (SCIENCE)
- image noun (PICTURE)
- lens noun (GLASS)
- magnification noun
- magnifying glass noun
- microscopy noun
- optics noun
- Polaroid noun (GLASSES)
- power noun (IMAGE SIZE)
- powerful adjective (IMAGE SIZE)
- reflect verb (RETURN)
- reflection noun (IMAGE)
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