潛望鏡 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- periscope noun A tube-shaped viewing device with mirrors or prisms that lets someone see over or around an obstacle.
Senses
潛望鏡 is used for these senses in English:
- periscope A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.
periscope — full definition
- noun A tube-shaped viewing device with mirrors or prisms that lets someone see over or around an obstacle.
- verb To raise up and look around cautiously, in the manner of a periscope.
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