periscope in German
periscope in German is Periskop — periscope means a tube-shaped viewing device with mirrors or prisms that lets someone see over or around an obstacle.
periscope in German
Periskop
A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.
What does "periscope" mean?
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noun A tube-shaped viewing device with mirrors or prisms that lets someone see over or around an obstacle.
"The submarine crew raised the periscope to scan the surface."
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verb To raise up and look around cautiously, in the manner of a periscope.
"Thousands of ungainly black-beaked heads would periscope and freeze in the direction of the approaching intruder."
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periscope in a sentence
- The submarine crew raised the periscope to scan the surface.
- Thousands of ungainly black-beaked heads would periscope and freeze in the direction of the approaching intruder.
- Her black and white head suddenly popped out from under the covers and periscoped around.
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What is "periscope" in German?
"periscope" in German is Periskop. periscope means: A tube-shaped viewing device with mirrors or prisms that lets someone see over or around an obstacle.
How do you use "periscope" in a sentence?
Example: "The submarine crew raised the periscope to scan the surface." In German, "periscope" is Periskop.
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