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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New Atlas, 21 May 2025
As always astronomy enthusiasts must always take care to never point binoculars or any telescopic equipment towards the rising sun, and to avoid staring in its direction with the naked eye, as doing so can lead to permanent loss of vision.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 May 2025
The smoke travels up almost 100 feet of steel and copper tubes to the chimney and the world beyond.
21h ago / 1:45 AM PDT
Share
Panini, water and a telescopic folding stool: how to survive the conclave
Alexander Smith
Reporting from Vatican City
For the avid smokewatcher, preparation is key.
—Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Benda The fairings over the upside-down telescopic fork legs create the appearance of a pre-war-style girder design.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Telescopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telescopic. Accessed 1 Jun. 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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