Meaning Of The Word Periscope

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What's The Definition Of Periscope?

periscope
countable noun: A periscope is a vertical tube which people inside submarines can look through to see above the surface of the water.

periscope in American English
a periscopic lens
noun: an optical instrument for viewing objects that are above the level of direct sight or in an otherwise obstructed field of vision, consisting essentially of a tube with an arrangement of prisms or mirrors and, usually, lenses: used esp. in submarines

periscope in British English
noun: any of a number of optical instruments that enable the user to view objects that are not in the direct line of vision, such as one in a submarine for looking above the surface of the water. They have a system of mirrors or prisms to reflect the light and

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