telescopic
adjective/ˌtɛləˈskɑpɪk/
Frequency rank: #16,076 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or made with a telescope; able to magnify distant objects or extend in sections like a telescope.
Example sentence
The photographer used telescopic lenses to capture detailed images of distant wildlife.
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