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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

spyglass

/ˈspaɪɡlɑːs/ noun · British & US
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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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