1 a of, relating to, or made with a telescope (telescopic observations). b visible only through a telescope (telescopic stars).
2 (esp. of a lens) able to focus on and magnify distant objects.
3 consisting of sections that telescope.
Phrases and idioms:
telescopic sight a telescope used for sighting on a rifle etc.
Derivatives:
telescopically adv.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.