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Definition of Spyglass
1. Noun. A small refracting telescope.
Definition of Spyglass
1. n. A small telescope for viewing distant terrestrial objects.
Definition of Spyglass
1. Noun. A small portable telescope. ¹
2. Noun. A pair of binoculars. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Spyglass
1. a small telescope [n -ES]
Medical Definition of Spyglass
1. A small telescope for viewing distant terrestrial objects. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spyglass
Literary usage of Spyglass
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Types of Prose Narratives: A Text-book for the Story Writer by Harriott Ely Fansler (1911)
"... to clothe in the garb of a saint the form of her he loved. —Alexander W. Drake.
The spyglass of the Past It is possible for a man to have two hobbies. ..."
2. Appleton's New Practical Cyclopedia: A New Work of Reference Based Upon the by George J Hagar (1910)
"It may have a single tube (like the antiquated spyglass), or more frequently it
is binocular, resembling in form the double opera glass. ..."
3. Has the North Pole Been Discovered?: An Analytical and Synthetical Review of by Thomas F. Hall (1917)
"The spyglass (or telescope) and the fur clad men, present indications that they
were photographed in an artist's studio. The ice scenery may be artificial ..."
4. The Elements of Physics: A College Text-book by Edward Leamington Nichols, William Suddards Franklin (1897)
"The erecting telescope or spyglass. — The simple telescope shows objects inverted.
... —Diag. of spyglass. fied so as to make distant objects appear erect. ..."
5. Annual Report (new Series).: Volume I-XVI...1885-1904 by Geological Survey of Canada (1906)
"spyglass claim. opposite the Swedes' group and about 640 feet above the town.
... spyglass GROUP. About twelve miles up Poplar creek and 3400 feet above the ..."
6. History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, called Frederick the Great: in ten vol by Thomas Carlyle (1864)
"... with eager spyglass; daily many times looks with his spyglass to the ragged
peaks about Bolken- hayn, Kauder, Rohnstock; expecting the throw of the dice ..."
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