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spyglass
noun spy·glass \ˈspī-ˌglas\
: a small telescope used by sailors in the past
Full Definition of SPYGLASS
: a small telescope
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First Known Use of SPYGLASS
1706
Rhymes with SPYGLASS
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SPYGLASS Defined for Kids
spyglass
noun spy·glass \ˈspī-ˌglas\
Definition of SPYGLASS for Kids
: a small telescope
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