periscope

Meaning

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. (obsolete) A general or comprehensive view.

Verb

To rise and peer around, in the manner of a periscope.

Synonyms

telescope

🔭

kleptoscope

omniscope

Translations

périscope

periscoop

Periskop

periscopio

periscopio

periscópio

periscopi

περισκόπιο

Sehrohr

periskop

مئفاق

مِئْفاق

برسكوب

مرقب

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/

Etymology

From peri- + -scope.