spyglass (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈspaɪɡlæs/

Definition

A small, handheld telescope used for viewing distant objects.

Examples

• He used a spyglass to read the sign across the street.

• The sailor scanned the sea with his spyglass.

• She brought a spyglass to the birdwatching event.

How to Use spyglass

spyglass for (prepositional phrase)

To indicate the purpose or object of the spyglass. — "He used the spyglass for birdwatching."

spyglass on (prepositional phrase)

To indicate what is being observed with the spyglass. — "She focused the spyglass on the distant lighthouse."

Synonyms of spyglass

Words with a similar meaning to spyglass:

• telescope
• monocular
• scope

Antonyms of spyglass

Words with the opposite meaning to spyglass:

• microscope
• magnifying glass

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