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telescopic

/tɛlɪˈskɒpɪk/ adjective C2
  1. Pertaining to, or carried out by means of, a telescope.
  2. Seen by means of a telescope; only visible through a telescope. · telescopic stars
  3. Capable of seeing distant objects; far-seeing.
  4. Able to be extended or retracted by the use of parts that slide over one another. · telescopic baton
  5. Referring to parts being extended or retracted along coinciding axes (with or without direct contact between the parts).
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