Definitions for goggles
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gogglesnoun

   tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes

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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.

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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 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 OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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. Says Smith:

   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.

3. Tom Carter:

   The ability to put on your virtual reality goggles and not just explore visually and through your headphones, but also touch what you can see, is a really exciting possibility.

4. The Gizmodo report:

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

5. Marina Novack:

   You see kids suffering Ebola, they just don’t feel well, they want to be touched, they want to be hugged, when you’re wearing a PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), you are scary-looking to them, they still want you to hold them and they reach for you. But because there is the risk that one of them may knock off your goggles or rip your gloves, you’re unable to carry them.

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