Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seeing-glass
noun
/ˈsiːɪŋ ɡlɑːs/
Definition
A device used for seeing distant objects more clearly; a telescope or spyglass.
Examples
- She gazed through the seeing-glass to spot the ship on the horizon.
- The sailors carried a seeing-glass to help them navigate the seas.
Meaning
The term ‘seeing-glass’ refers to an optical instrument that helps a viewer see things that are far away as if they were closer. This term is often used historically to describe early forms of telescopes or binoculars.
Synonyms
- telescope
- spyglass
- binoculars
- scope
