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telescopes

/ˈtɛləˌskoʊps/ /ˈtɛləskəps/

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noun

Telescopios

A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

Examples :

"Scientists use telescopes to study planets and stars far away in space. "

Los científicos usan telescopios para estudiar planetas y estrellas lejanas en el espacio.

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noun

Telescopios

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. "

Los astrónomos utilizaron telescopios potentes para estudiar las galaxias distantes.

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verb

Extenderse o contraerse como un telescopio

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. "

Las patas metálicas de la mesa plegable se extendieron hacia adentro, haciéndola más pequeña para guardarla.

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verb

Encajar, deslizarse uno dentro de otro

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. "

Las patas metálicas de la vieja silla plegable se deslizaron una dentro de otra, produciendo un clac satisfactorio cuando la guardé.

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verb

Colisionar, empotrarse

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. "

Durante el choque del tren, los dos últimos vagones colisionaron, empotrándose hacia adentro cuando uno chocó contra el otro.

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