consisting of parts that slide one within another like the tubes of a jointed telescope and are thus capable of being extended or shortened. The compound bow features mechanical pulleys, telescopic sights and release aids to assist accuracy. Ahlgren used a telescopic crane to bring the overhead perspective into focus. More @Wikipedia
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