goggles

/'gɔglz/

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Word: Goggles

Definition: Goggles are a type of tight-fitting glasses that you wear to protect your eyes. They are often used in activities like swimming, skiing, and working with chemicals.

Usage Instructions:

• Goggles are usually worn when doing activities where your eyes might get hurt or when you need to see clearly underwater.
• Make sure your goggles fit snugly on your face to keep water or harmful substances out.

Example:

• "Before diving into the pool, I put on my goggles to see clearly underwater."
• "The scientist wore goggles to protect his eyes while mixing the chemicals."

Advanced Usage:

• In some sports, like snowboarding or motorcycling, special goggles are designed to provide protection from wind and debris while also enhancing visibility.
• In the workplace, safety goggles are often required when using machinery or handling hazardous materials.

Word Variants:

• Goggle (verb): This can mean to stare with wide eyes or to watch something with great interest.
  • Example: "He goggled at the magician’s tricks."

Different Meanings:

• While "goggles" primarily refers to protective eyewear, "goggle" as a verb can also mean to make a sound like a gurgle, or to swallow liquid noisily.

Synonyms:

• Spectacles
• Eyewear
• Safety glasses (when used for protection)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t any common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using "goggles," but you might hear "goggle-eyed," which describes someone who is surprised or amazed, often with wide-open eyes.

Summary:

Goggles are important for protecting your eyes in different situations, whether it's swimming or working in a lab.

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Noun

1. tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes