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US/ˌtel.əˈskɑː.pɪk/
UK/ˌtel.ɪˈskɒp.ɪk/
of a telescope, or made of parts that slide into each other to change length
In context
The photographer used a telescopic lens to capture the birds.
I bought a telescopic umbrella that fits in my bag.
The telescopic pole reached the top of the tall tree.
Words that go with telescopic
adjective + noun
- telescopic lensA telescopic lens brings distant objects closer.
- telescopic poleHe cleaned the window with a telescopic pole.
- telescopic sightThe rifle had a telescopic sight.
- telescopic umbrellaA telescopic umbrella is easy to carry.
- telescopic handleThe suitcase has a telescopic handle.
- telescopic ladderThe telescopic ladder folds to half a meter.