A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy. / Any instrument used in astronomy for observing distant objects (such as a radio telescope).

(transitive, intransitive) To extend or contract in the manner of a telescope.

plural of telescope

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of telescope

simple past tense and past participle of telescope

plural of telescoper

Pertaining to, or carried out by means of, a telescope. / (chiefly astronomy) Seen by means of a telescope; only visible through a telescope. / Capable of seeing distant objects; far-seeing.

By means of a telescope. / Utilizing a telescopic action.

present participle of telescope

The act of extending or contracting in the manner of a telescope. / Extending limited data to make up for gaps / A telescopic action.