telescopic
adjective
tele·scop·ic
ˌte-lə-ˈskä-pik 
1
a
: of, relating to, or performed with a telescope
b
: suitable for seeing or magnifying distant objects
2
: seen or discoverable only by a telescope
telescopic stars
3
: able to discern objects at a distance
4
: having parts that telescope
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The rifle has a telescopic sight.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This style from Open Story features a locking telescopic handle in addition to top and side options for easy lifting into overhead bins and pulling swiftly off the luggage carousel.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2025
In the days before photography was an available tool, astronomers toggled between the viewfinder and the sketch pad, transcribing their telescopic findings to the printed page.
—David Kamp, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
KastKing’s telescopic fishing rod collapses down to just 17 inches, perfect for loading in your trunk or luggage.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
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“Telescopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telescopic. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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telescopic
adjective
tele·scop·ic
ˌtel-ə-ˈskäp-ik
1
: of, relating to, or performed with a telescope
2
: seen or discoverable only by a telescope
telescopic stars
3
: able to discern objects at a distance
telescopic vision
4
: having parts that telescope
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