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- [per-uh-skohp]
- /ˈpɛr əˌskoʊp/
- /ˈper.ɪ.skəʊp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-uh-skohp]
- /ˈpɛr əˌskoʊp/
Definitions of periscope word
- noun periscope 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 especially in submarines. 1
- noun periscope a periscopic lens. 1
- noun periscope viewing instrument on submarine 1
- countable noun periscope A periscope is a vertical tube which people inside submarines can look through to see above the surface of the water. 0
- noun periscope 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 often contain focusing lenses 0
- noun periscope a periscopic lens 0
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Origin of periscope
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; back formation from periscopic
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Parts of speech for Periscope
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preposition
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periscope popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
periscope usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for periscope
noun periscope
- bombsight — a mechanical or electronic device in an aircraft for aiming bombs
- finder — a person or thing that finds.
- homing device — a mechanism incorporated into a guided missile, airplane, etc., that aims it toward its objective.
- gunsight — A device on a gun that enables it to be aimed accurately.
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