Definition

To slide in or out in overlapping sections, similar to how a telescope can extend or retract.

Example

The camp bucket can telescope for easy storage.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how that camping chair telescopes down for easy storage?

Yeah, it's really convenient for saving space.

I wish my old tent could telescope like that.

That would be awesome! It would make packing up so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A device that uses lenses or mirrors to make distant objects appear closer and clearer, allowing people to see them better.

Example

The astronomer used a telescope to observe the stars and planets in the night sky.

Conversation

Have you ever used a telescope to look at the stars?

No, I haven't, but it sounds really interesting!

You should try it sometime; it's amazing how much detail you can see through a telescope.

Definition

To make something slide in or out in overlapping parts, or to make something smaller and more concise.

Example

The engineer had to telescope the design to fit it into the smaller space.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen how a telescope works?

Yeah, I think it's fascinating!

I love how it can telescope the view of distant stars.

Root Explanation

Telescope → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek "tēle", meaning far) and "skopein" (meaning to look or to see). The word "telescope" refers to an instrument that allows one to see far away objects clearly.

Memory Tip

Imagine looking 'far' ('tele-') through a device that helps you 'see' ('skopein') distant stars and planets — that's what a telescope does.

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