What does spyglass mean?
noun
An optical instrument used for observing distant objects, especially at sea, consisting of a telescope mounted on a rotating pillar or a pair of binoculars. A spyglass is often used to refer to a telescope or a pair of binoculars used for observing distant objects.
Example
"The captain used a spyglass to spot the approaching ship on the horizon."
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