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spec·ta·cle S0617100 (spĕk′tə-kəl)n.1. a. Something that can be seen or viewed, especially something of a remarkable or impressive nature.b. A public performance or display, especially one on a large or lavish scale.c. A regrettable public display, as of bad behavior: drank too much and made a spectacle of himself.2. spectaclesa. A pair of eyeglasses.b. Something resembling eyeglasses in shape or suggesting them in function.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin spectāculum, from spectāre, to watch, frequentative of specere, to look at; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]spectacles (ˈspɛktəkəlz) pl n1. a pair of glasses for correcting defective vision. Often (informal) shortened to: specs 2. (Cricket) pair of spectacles cricket a score of 0 in each innings of a matchspectacle spectacles1. 'spectacle'A spectacle is a sight or view which is remarkable or impressive. I was confronted with an appalling spectacle.She stood at the head of the stairs and surveyed the spectacle.2. 'spectacles'A person's spectacles are their glasses. Spectacles is a formal or old-fashioned word. ...a schoolteacher in horn-rimmed spectacles.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  spectacles - optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective visioneyeglasses, glasses, specsbifocals - eyeglasses having two focal lengths, one for near vision and the other for far visionnosepiece, bridge - the link between two lenses; rests on the noseframe - the framework for a pair of eyeglassesgoggles - tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyeslorgnette - eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handleoptical instrument - an instrument designed to aid visionpince-nez - spectacles clipped to the nose by a springdark glasses, shades, sunglasses - spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun; "he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades"plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one |
Translationsspectacles (ˈspektəklz) noun plural glasses which a person wears to help his eyesight. a pair of spectacles. 眼鏡 眼镜Spectacles
What does it mean when you dream about spectacles?See Eyeglasses. spectacles
glasses [glas´ez] lenses" >lenses arranged in a frame holding them in the proper position in front of the eyes, as an aid to vision" >vision. Called also eyeglasses and spectacles.bifocal glasses glasses with lenses" >bifocal lenses; see also bifocal glasses" >bifocal glasses.trifocal glasses glasses with lenses" >trifocal lenses.spec·ta·cles (spek'tĭ-kĕlz), Lenses set in a frame that holds them in front of the eyes, used to correct errors of refraction or to protect the eyes. The parts of the spectacles are the lenses; the bridge between the lenses, resting on the nose; the rims or frames, encircling the lenses; the sides or temples that pass on either side of the head to the ears; the bows, the curved extremities of the temples; the shoulders, short bars attached to the rims or the lenses and jointed with the sides. Synonym(s): eyeglasses, glasses (1) [L. specto, pp. -atus, to watch, observe] spectacles Opthalmology Glasses, gafas, occhiali, lunettes Vox populi A scene (spectacle)spec·ta·cles (spek'tă-kĕlz) Lenses set in a frame that holds them in front of the eyes, used to correct errors of refraction or to protect the eyes. The parts of the spectacles are: the lenses; the bridge between the lenses, resting on the nose; the rims or frames, encircling the lenses; the sides or temples that pass on either side of the head to the ears; the bows, the curved extremities of the temples; and the shoulders, short bars attached to the rims or the lenses and jointed with the sides.
Synonym(s): eyeglasses, glasses. [L. specto, pp. -atus, to watch, observe]spectacles Pairs of simple thin lenses, usually mounted in frames and used for the correction of short sight (MYOPIA), long sight (HYPERMETROPIA), ASTIGMATISM and PRESBYOPIA.spectacles An optical appliance consisting of a pair of ophthalmic lenses mounted in a frame or rimless mount, resting on the nose and held in place by sides extending towards or over the ears. Syn. eyeglass frame; eyeglasses; eyewear (colloquial); glasses; spectacle frame. See acetone; pantoscopic angle; retroscopic angle; angling; bridge; clipover; eczema; endpiece; eyesize; front; hinge; lens washer; lorgnette; mount; pad; plastic; rim; side; spectacle frame markings; sunglasses; temple; tortoiseshell.
aphakic spectacles Spectacles mounted with aphakic lenses used to compensate the loss of optical power resulting from a cataract extraction when no intraocular lens implant has been inserted. Syn. cataract glasses. See aphakic lens.
billiards spectacles Spectacles incorporating joints that enable the wearer to adjust the angle of the sides (British Standard).
folding spectacles Spectacles that are hinged at the bridge and in the sides, so as to fold with the two lenses in apposition.
half-eye spectacles A pair of spectacles for near vision, designed so that the lenses cover only half of the field of view, usually the lower half (Fig. S10). Syn. half-eyes.
hemianopic spectacles Spectacles incorporating a device that provides a lateral displacement of one or both fields of view. The device is usually a prism such as a Fresnel Press-On prism, which is placed over the blind (hemianopic) side of the visual field. A mirror system may also be used. The view within that side of the field is imaged on the seeing side of the visual field of the eye.
industrial spectacles Spectacles made with plastic or safety glass and solid frame, sometimes with side shields. They are used in industrial occupations where there are possible hazards to the eye. See Fig. S6; safety glass; goggles; safety lens.
library spectacles A plastic spectacle frame with heavyweight front and sides. Syn. library frame.
magnifying spectacles Spectacles containing lenses of high convex power (+10 D or higher) used for near vision.
orthopaedic spectacles Spectacles with attachments designed to relieve certain anatomical deformities such as entropion, ptosis, etc. See Horner's syndrome.
pinhole spectacles Spectacles fitted with opaque discs having one or more small apertures. They are used as an aid in certain types of low vision (e.g. corneal scar). See stenopaeic spectacles; low vision.
recumbent spectacles Spectacles intended to be used while recumbent. They usually incorporate a prism that deflects a beam of light through approximately 90º while keeping the image erect. See yoke prisms.
reversible spectacles Spectacles that are designed to be worn with either lens before either eye.
rimless spectacles Spectacles without rims, the lenses being fastened to the frame by screws, clamps or similar devices. See lens groove; rim.
stenopaeic spectacles Spectacles fitted with opaque discs having a slit. They are used as an aid in certain types of low vision. See stenopaeic disc; pinhole spectacles; low vision.
supra spectacles Spectacles in which the lenses are held in position by thin nylon threads attached to the rims. See lens groove; rim.
telescopic spectacles See telescopic lens. " > Fig. S10 Half-eye spectaclesAcronymsSeeSspectacles
Synonyms for spectaclesnoun optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective visionSynonymsRelated Words- bifocals
- nosepiece
- bridge
- frame
- goggles
- lorgnette
- optical instrument
- pince-nez
- dark glasses
- shades
- sunglasses
- plural
- plural form
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