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 Definitions of telescopic  [ˌtɛl əˈskɒp ɪk]  

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Definition of 'telescopic' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) telescopic
pertaining to or of the nature of a telescope.

2.  telescopic
capable of magnifying distant objects.

3.  telescopic
obtained by means of a telescope:
a telescopic view of the moon.

4.  telescopic
visible only through a telescope.

5.  telescopic
capable of viewing objects from a distance; farseeing:
a telescopic eye.

6.  telescopic
(of an object) constructed of parts that slide one within another and permit lengthening or shortening.

Etymology:  (1695–1705)

Definition of 'telescopic' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) telescopic
visible only with a telescope
"a bright star with a telescopic companion"

2. (adj) telescopic
capable of discerning distant objects
"a telescopic eye"; "telescopic vision"

3. (adj) telescopic
having parts that slide one within another
"a telescopic antenna"; "a telescopic drinking cup"


Definition of 'telescopic' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) telescopic
alt. of Telescopical



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