telescope
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
An instrument with lenses or mirrors used to view distant objects, such as stars and planets, up close.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He set up his _____ in the backyard to look at the moon."
Answer: telescope
In your own words, what does "telescope" mean?
An instrument with lenses or mirrors used to view distant objects, such as stars and planets, up close.
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