telescope
Pronunciation:
/ˈtɛlɪskəʊp//ˈtɛləˌskoʊp/noun
Definitions
A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.
Any instrument used in astronomy for observing distant objects (such as a radio telescope).
verb
Definitions
To extend or contract in the manner of a telescope.
To slide or pass one within another, after the manner of the sections of a small telescope or spyglass.
To come into collision, as railway cars, in such a manner that one runs into another.