Definition of "telescopic" in English

adjective

1. Pertaining to, or carried out by means of, a telescope.

2. (chiefly astronomy) 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).