adj. Not able to be contracted by a telescoping action; as, a nontelescoping tripod would be awkward to carry. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

{ } a. [ Cf. F. télescopique. ] 1. Of or pertaining to a telescope; performed by a telescope. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Seen or discoverable only by a telescope; as, telescopic stars. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Able to discern objects at a distance; farseeing; far-reaching; as, a telescopic eye; telescopic vision. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Having the power of extension by joints sliding one within another, like the tube of a small telescope or a spyglass; especially (Mach.), constructed of concentric tubes, either stationary, as in the telescopic boiler, or movable, as in the telescopic chimney of a war vessel, which may be put out of sight by being lowered endwise. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a telescopical manner; by or with the telescope. [ 1913 Webster ]

. A sight consisting of a small telescope, as on a compass or rifle. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]