word
Telescope
TEH-luh-skohp
/ˈtɛlʌˌskoʊp/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
telescope
Dictionary meaning
A magnifier of images of distant objects.
Examples
- The novel was telescoped into a short play.
- In the accident, the cars telescoped.
Synonyms: scope
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