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Spyglass

usgb/ˈspaɪɡlæs/Volume
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Age of Sail

Spyglass often appears in literature and movies about sailors and pirates during historical times.

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The pirate captain raised his spyglass to spot treasure on the distant island.
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Adventure Imagery

The term evokes adventure; it's used to signal exploration or the discovery of something afar.

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With her spyglass in hand, she sought out new, uncharted lands.
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Vintage Object

A spyglass is considered an old-fashioned or antique object, as modern versions are far more advanced.

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He treasured the ancient spyglass, a relic of his seafaring grandfather.
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