telescope

noun [C]

/ˈtel.ɪ.skəʊp/

/-ə.skoʊp/

Definition

B2 a cylinder-shaped device for making objects that are far away look nearer and larger, using a combination of lenses, or lenses and curved mirrorsOptics, microscopy and lasersEyesight, glasses and lenses telescopic

/ˌtel.ɪˈskɒp.ɪk/

/-əˈskɑː.pɪk/ adjective › a telescopic lensOptics, microscopy and lasersEyesight, glasses and lenses

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