nontelescoping

/ˌnɑntəˈlɛskəpɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Not designed to slide or collapse into a smaller form; not telescoping.
    • They chose a nontelescoping antenna because it was sturdier.
    • This nontelescoping tripod is bulkier but more stable than collapsible models.
    • The handle is nontelescoping, so you cannot shorten it for storage.
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