Telescopic handlers are a development of the traditional forklift. They have a boom which can be raised or lowered within which is another section which can be extended to give greater height or reach. Most can have a variety of attachments fitted such as grain buckets manure forks bale grabs or pallet forks. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20496
adjective having parts that slide one within another; `a telescopic antenna`; `a telescopic drinking cup` Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974