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Princeton's WordNet

  1. gogglesnoun

    tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes

Wiktionary

  1. gogglesnoun

    Protective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit snugly against the face.

  2. Etymology: Probably from goggle from the appearance it gives the wearer.

Wikipedia

  1. Goggles

    Goggles, or safety glasses, are forms of protective eyewear that usually enclose or protect the area surrounding the eye in order to prevent particulates, water or chemicals from striking the eyes. They are used in chemistry laboratories and in woodworking. They are often used in snow sports as well, and in swimming. Goggles are often worn when using power tools such as drills or chainsaws to prevent flying particles from damaging the eyes. Many types of goggles are available as prescription goggles for those with vision problems.

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  1. goggles

    Goggles are a type of protective eyewear that typically enclose or protect the area surrounding the eye in order to prevent particulates, water, dust, or any form of harmful substances or impacts from entering the eyes. They are often used in various activities or professions such as swimming, skiing, construction, science labs, and more.

Wikidata

  1. Goggles

    Goggles or safety glasses are forms of protective eyewear that usually enclose or protect the area surrounding the eye in order to prevent particulates, water or chemicals from striking the eyes. They are used in chemistry laboratories and in woodworking. They are often used in snow sports as well, and in swimming. Goggles are often worn when using power tools such as drills or chainsaws to prevent flying particles from damaging the eyes. Many types of goggles are available as prescription goggles for those with vision problems.

Etymology and Origins

  1. Goggles

    Shaded spectacles, so called in allusion to gig lamps.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of goggles in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of goggles in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of goggles in a Sentence

  1. Says Smith:

    We got a whole quarantine package of what's going to happen. He got on the call with us again, made sure we were completely comfortable, which we were. I tell people all the time : I 100 % trust Tyler Perry. He treats us like we're his relatives. So I knew that we would be fully protected and we were -- we were safe, throughout the whole process, we had this big package of protective materials : hand sanitizers, surface cleansers, mask, suits, goggles, gloves -- everything we needed. So we were really, really protected.

  2. The Gizmodo report:

    The Army's New Night-Vision Goggles Looks LikeTechnology Stolen From Aliens.

  3. Katie Smith:

    Too often, the only signs of FEMA's much-hyped promise of PPE shipments — an allotment of gowns, gloves, masks and goggles based on staffing size of the provider — are scattershot delivery with varying amounts of rag-tag supplies.

  4. Ambassador Guajardo:

    That's the type of event that is so momentous, [ the public ] will realize that somebody is helping us and others are not. That would be the big game changer, much more than face masks, gowns or goggles.

  5. Christian Rouffaer:

    With VR goggles, we can get very strong reactions.

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