Meaning of the word spyglass in English

What does spyglass mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spyglass

US /ˈspaɪ.ɡlæs/
UK /ˈspaɪ.ɡlɑːs/

Noun

a small telescope, typically a monocular, used for viewing distant objects, especially at sea

Example:
The pirate captain peered through his spyglass at the approaching ship.
From the crow's nest, the lookout used a spyglass to spot land.