noun Download 🔗Share A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy. Examples : "Scientists use telescopes to study planets and stars far away in space. " astronomy technology physics science device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any instrument used in astronomy for observing distant objects (such as a radio telescope). Examples : "The astronomers used powerful telescopes to study the distant galaxies. " astronomy science technology space device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To extend or contract in the manner of a telescope. Examples : "The metal legs of the folding table telescoped inwards, making it smaller for storage. " technology science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To slide or pass one within another, after the manner of the sections of a small telescope or spyglass. Examples : "The metal legs of the old folding chair telescoped closed, making a satisfying thunk as I put it away. " technology device action structure science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To come into collision, as railway cars, in such a manner that one runs into another. Examples : "During the train crash, the last two cars telescoped, crumpling inwards as one slammed into the other. " vehicle disaster action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
