spyglass

• Petite lunette astronomique ou longue-vue portative, généralement munie d'un tube télescopique, utilisée pour observer des objets éloignés à la main.

A small refracting telescope, typically used for viewing distant objects.

1. Small refracting telescopeB2formal

   A small, portable telescope used for viewing distant objects, often associated with pirates or sailors.

   Longue-vue

   • The captain raised his spyglass to scan the horizon.
   • He used a spyglass to watch the birds on the distant island.
   • The old spyglass had a brass casing and a leather strap.

   Synonymesglassscopetelescope