Word Finder - telescoping

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To extend or contract in the manner of a telescope.

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To slide or pass one within another, after the manner of the sections of a small telescope or spyglass.

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To come into collision, as railway cars, in such a manner that one runs into another.

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The act of extending or contracting in the manner of a telescope.

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Extending limited data to make up for gaps

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A telescopic action.

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intermediate stages of telescoping of the parts together

Terminal telescoping of the abdominal somites and excalation may occur in the adult, reducing the obvious abdominal somites to as few as eight.

This change is usually effected by mounting the objective and eyepiece on two telescoping tubes, so that by drawing apart or pushing in the tube length is increased or diminished at will.

A telescoping cord allows you to pick up the beam and move it around.

Lengths vary and typically extend (telescoping rods) to fit a range of sizes to use with more than one window.

Kirsch in 1907, the same year he invented the flat curtain rod and the telescoping curtain rod.

The rods used with café curtains are typically small, slender and telescoping.

Because most rods for café style curtains are telescoping, you may have an easy time locating the correct size for your window.

If your window appears to be slightly between sizes, size up to the larger; over extending a telescoping rod may cause it to bend in the center.

Contemporary cafe curtain rods are small telescoping rods that are often used for lightweight curtains on French doors or kitchen windows.

These adjustable, telescoping rods will complement almost any style of room decor.

The set comes with all metal hardware including telescoping rod, two finials and three brackets.

The metal hardware set includes two finials, three to six brackets, and up to four telescoping rods(amounts depend on length of rod set).

Featuring a lengthy telescoping arm, these mirrors offer convenience to both men and women.

The basic styles of manual attic staircases include folding, telescoping and sliding.

One type of mechanical obstruction is caused by the bowel twisting on itself (volvulus) or telescoping into itself (intussusception).

About 30 percent of amputees experience a sensation of the amputated part "telescoping" or shrinking into the viable part of the limb.

Along with its heavy duty roller wheels, the telescoping handle that accompanies this case makes this bag exceptionally easy to transport.

The Basic Upright suitcase, available in sizes from 21 to 28 inches, provides three exterior zip pockets, useful for documents and reading materials, along with a quick-release telescoping handle and inline wheels.

It will also accommodate a 17-inch laptop and has a number of handy inner compartments, two exterior zippered pockets, a telescoping handle and inline wheels.

The latter is available in a myriad of colors, including an "Aloha" print, and comes equipped with a telescoping adjustable handle for easy handling.

The steering wheel is telescoping and every Limited model has a navigation system and Sony stereo.

Are options like telescoping steering wheels and adjustable pedals available?

Also known as a French box easel, it features telescoping legs and folds to the size of a small briefcase when not in use.