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Telescope

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1 English

1.1 Noun

1.1.1 Derivatives
1.1.2 Related terms
1.1.3 Translations

1.2 Verb

English

Noun

telescope

An optical instrument used in astronomy for observing distant objects.
Any instrument used in astronomy for observing distant objects (such as a radio telescope).

Derivatives

telescopic

Related terms

binoculars
radio telescope
microscope

Translations

Dutch: telescoop
Esperanto: teleskopo
Finnish: kaukoputki
French: télescope m
German: Teleskop n (1, 2), Fernrohr n (1)
Italian: telescopio m
Slovak: teleskop m, ďalekohľad m
Swedish: teleskop

Verb

to telescope (telescoped, telescoped)

To extend or contract in the manner of a telescope.

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WordNet Definitions

The noun "telescope" has one sense:

telescope

The verb "telescope" has two senses:

telescope

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