faint vs telescope

faint

verb
  • To decay; to disappear; to vanish. 

  • To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions). 

  • To lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent. 

adj
  • Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness 

  • Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy 

  • Slight; minimal. 

  • Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp 

  • Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected 

noun
  • The act of fainting, syncope. 

  • The state of one who has fainted; a swoon. 

telescope

verb
  • To collapse, via cancellation. 

  • To extend or contract in the manner of a telescope. 

  • To slide or pass one within another, after the manner of the sections of a small telescope or spyglass. 

  • To come into collision, as railway cars, in such a manner that one runs into another. 

noun
  • Any instrument used in astronomy for observing distant objects (such as a radio telescope). 

  • A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy. 

  • A retractable tubular support for lights. 

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