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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
noun
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?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To raise up and look around cautiously, in the manner of a periscope.
    "He periscoped over the fence to see who was there."
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periscope in a sentence

  • The submarine crew raised the periscope to scan the surface.
  • He periscoped over the fence to see who was there.

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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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