telescopic
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adjective \ˌte-lə-ˈskä-pik\Definition of TELESCOPIC
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
— tele·scop·i·cal·ly \-pi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See Examples of TELESCOPIC
- The rifle has a telescopic sight.
First Known Use of TELESCOPIC
1705
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