(physics) An absorption or emission spectrum consisting of bands of closely-spaced lines; characteristic of polyatomic molecules.

(transitive, intransitive) To attend an event as a spectator; to observe.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of spectate

present participle of spectate

simple past tense and past participle of spectate

plural of spectator sport

A sporting activity which has a relatively high ratio of watchers to direct participants.

Wearing spectacles. / Having the appearance of wearing spectacles, especially of animals.

(physics) The characteristic pattern of dark lines or bands that occurs when electromagnetic radiation is passed through an absorbing medium into a spectroscope.

A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears in order to correct deficiencies in eyesight or to ornament the face. / (cricket) Synonym of pair (“score of zero runs in both innings”)