spotting scope

noun

: a lightweight portable telescope that is usually mounted on a tripod and used for viewing wildlife and terrestrial objects and features

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To help prevent disturbances, including separation, Ratner urges visitors to follow closures and viewing rules, recommending that people stay at least 50 yards from marine animals and use binoculars, telephoto lenses or spotting scopes to get a closer view. —

Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025 Cautiously, Butch looked first and then ducked back and dug for the spotting scope. —

Jim Carmichel, Outdoor Life, 25 July 2024 Likewise, rangefinder and utility pockets, rifle slings, spotting scope sleeves, and more hunting-specific options can be added to turn the base pack into your own. —

Justin Park, Popular Mechanics, 31 Aug. 2023 Eye These Up, Too: Best Night-Vision Goggles • Best Binoculars • Best Telescopes Objective Lens Diameter The viewing scope of the range finder is monocular like a telescope or spotting scope but with a smaller objective lens. —

Justin Park, Popular Mechanics, 28 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for spotting scope

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spotting scope was in 1921

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“Spotting scope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spotting%20scope. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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