telescope

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɛləskəʊp/, SAMPA: /"tEl@sk@Up/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɛl.ɪ.skoʊp/

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Noun

Singular telescope

Plural telescopes

1. (countable) A telescope is a machine that is made up of a tube and lenses that is used to make things that are far away look larger. Often used by astronomers

   Freddy used the telescope to see the mountain fifty miles away.