nontelescopic
Cannot be lengthened
Nontelescopic describes something that doesn't extend or collapse like a telescope—remaining fixed in length rather than sliding into itself: a nontelescopic antenna, nontelescopic hiking poles.
The term also applies to observations or instruments that don't involve a telescope: nontelescopic astronomy relies on the naked eye.
Without external support
- naked-eyeVision without optical aids
- unassistedWithout outside help
- unmagnifiedNot made larger
- short-rangeLimited in distance
Unable to draw back
- solidFirm matter state
- one-pieceGarment without seams dividing
- unjointedLacking articulated connections
- seamlessWithout visible joins
permanent · stationary · immovable · inflexible · stiff · unbending · unsegmented · monolithic
unaided
Without external support
- naked-eyeVision without optical aids
- unassistedWithout outside help
- unmagnifiedNot made larger
non-retractable
Unable to draw back
- solidFirm matter state
- one-pieceGarment without seams dividing
- unjointedLacking articulated connections
seamless · permanent · stationary · immovable · inflexible · stiff · unbending · unsegmented · monolithic
nontelescopictelescopic
Extending via nested tubes
telescoping · extendable · retractable · collapsible · expandable
nontelescopictelescopic
Extending via nested tubes
magnifying · optical · zoom · scoped · zooming
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