telescope
//ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp//
Noun
telescopeSingular
telescopesPlural
1
An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses or mirrors or both.
She used a telescope to observe the stars.
2
Any of various instruments used to observe distant objects by their emission, absorption, or reflection of electromagnetic radiation.
Scientists use a radio telescope to observe distant galaxies.
Verb
telescopeInfinitive
telescopePresent tense
telescopedPast tense
telescopedPast participle
telescopingPresent participle
telescopesThird-person singular
1
To slide or cause to slide together in overlapping sections, like the tubes of a collapsible telescope.
The antenna can telescope into a compact size for easy storage.
2
To compress or condense something into a shorter form or time period.
We had to telescope the three-day training into one afternoon.