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periscope

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/pɨ.ɾiʃ.ˈkɔ.pju/pe·ris·có·pi·o

Definition

1

An optical instrument that allows observation of objects or scenes located above an obstacle or outside the direct line of sight, composed of a system of mirrors or prisms.

Usage examples

The submarine commander observed the surface through the periscope.
Battle tanks also use periscopes.

Common combinations

submarine periscopetank periscopeperiscope tube