Telescope Definition

telescope
noun
  1. a magnifier of images of distant objects
verb
  1. crush together or collapse; "In the accident, the cars telescoped"; "my hiking sticks telescope and can be put into the backpack"
  2. make smaller or shorter; "the novel was telescoped into a short play"

"Telescope" in song lyrics

See how telescope is used in real songs:

  • "I bring out the little things like a telescope"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — Dowutigotta
  • "You can't see me with a telescope"
    Anotha Level — On Deck
  • "That was chisled on the side of the moon through electron telescope"
    Atoms Family — Mystic Madness

Usage tips for "telescope"

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