spyglass

[ spahy-glas, -glahs ]

/ ˈspaɪˌglæs, -ˌglɑs /

a small telescope.

Origin of spyglass

First recorded in 1700–10; spy + glass

He hastened to the deck, and found Mr. Amblen using his spyglass, and trying to make out the distant sails.

On The Blockade |Oliver Optic
He then went to the companion, and taking his spyglass, surveyed the two objects for some time.

The Pirate of the Mediterranean |W.H.G. Kingston
When that elevator feller cast off from the cellar, I begun to shut up like a spyglass.

Cap'n Warren's Wards |Joseph C. Lincoln
Captain Hollenberg and a squad of militia came out and from a safe distance investigated with a spyglass.

Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences |Nebraska Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Fritz remained by me while I examined the object through my spyglass.

The Swiss Family Robinson |Johann David Wyss

spyglass

/ (ˈspaɪˌɡlɑːs) /

a small telescope