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periscope in Spanish

periscope in Spanish is periscopio — periscope means a tube-shaped viewing device with mirrors or prisms that lets someone see over or around an obstacle.

periscope in Spanish

periscopio
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.
    "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 Spanish?
"periscope" in Spanish is periscopio. 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 Spanish, "periscope" is periscopio.
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