goggles
Protective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit snugly against the faceProtective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit snugly against the face.
» Tom put his goggles back on.
Meaning
4 senses(plural, plural only)Protective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit snugly against the face.
Goggles must be worn in the swimming pool.
We had to put on our goggles as it was snowing outside.
Schutzbrille
защи́тные очки́zaščítnyje očkí, го́глыgógly
(broadly, plural, plural only)Any safety glasses.
(plural, plural only)Blinds for shying horses.
(broadly, plural, plural only, slang)Any glasses (spectacles).
- (plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
Examples
72 sentencesTom put his goggles back on.
The workers were wearing safety goggles.
Did you keep your goggles on?
Tom always wears goggles when he swims.
You should be wearing your safety goggles.
Translations
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Origin
Probably from goggle, from the appearance it gives the wearer.Probably from goggle, from the appearance it gives the wearer.
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