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Periscope

/ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/

A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.

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📖 Definitions of "Periscope"

noun

1
A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.
2
: A general or comprehensive view.

verb

1
To rise and peer around, in the manner of a periscope.
2
To broadcast live video stream using Periscope app via phone or tablet.
"I was periscoping the streets when the protests broke out. You can't periscope while driving!"

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Periscope"

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Word	Definition
focusnoun	(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
telescopenoun	A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.
scopenoun	The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; the extent of applicability or relevance; a domain, purview or remit.
altiscopenoun	A periscope
pseudoscopenoun	(optics) An optical instrument that reverses perception of depth.
haploscopenoun	An optical device that presents a separate image to each eye
miniscopenoun	A small (typically hand-held) microscope
polemoscopenoun	opera glasses or field glasses with an oblique mirror arranged for seeing objects that do not lie directly in front.
telerelascopenoun	An enhanced relascope that can be used at a distance.
phaneroscopenoun	(historical) A medical instrument for making the skin appear luminous and translucent, consisting of a tube with a lens at one end and an aperture at the other, used in conjunction with a light.
peepshownoun	An exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass.
mutoscopenoun	A motion-picture device of the late nineteenth century, to be viewed by one person at a time through a peephole.
snooperscopenoun	Synonym of sniperscope.
verascopenoun	(historical) A kind of stereoscopic camera.
videoscopenoun	A borescope or endoscope fitted with a video camera
finderscopenoun	(astronomy) A small telescope, or other sighting device, mounted on top of a main telescope to enable approximate directional positioning.
spyglassnoun	A small portable telescope.
euscopenoun	An instrument that displays an enlarged image from a microscope on a screen
podoscopenoun	A device used to visualise pressure areas on the soles of the feet.
sciascopenoun	Alternative form of skiascope. [A retinoscope.]