About The Word Periscope

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Periscope

Periscope Meaning & Definition
Periscope Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Periscope?

[n] an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field

Synonyms | Synonyms for Periscope:

Related Terms | Find terms related to Periscope: air cylinder | Aqua-Lung | aquascope | bathyscaphe | bathysphere | benthoscope | diving bell | diving boat | diving chamber | diving goggles | diving helmet | diving hood | diving mask | diving suit | scuba | snorkel | submarine | swim fins | wet suit

See Also | optical instrument | pigboat | sub | submarine | U-boat

Periscope In Webster's Dictionary

\Per"i*scope\, n. [Pref. peri- + -scope.] A general or comprehensive view. [R.]

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