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telescopic
tel·e·scop·ic
[
tèllə skóppik
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
enlarging:
having the ability to make something distant seem nearer or larger
a telescopic lens
2.
able to see far:
able to see great distances
telescopic vision
3.
of telescopes:
relating to or visible only by using a telescope
4.
collapsible:
consisting of parts that slide one inside another
a tripod with telescopic legs
tel·e·scop·i·cal·ly
adverb
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tel·e·scop·i·cal·ly adverb
