telescope

  1. Noun.  A monocular optical instrument possessing magnification for observing distant objects, especially in astronomy.
  2. Noun.  Any instrument used in astronomy for observing distant objects (such as a radio telescope).
  3. Verb.  To extend or contract in the manner of a telescope.

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