Synonyms for periscope


Grammar : Noun
Spell : per-uh-skohp
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛr əˌskoʊp


Définition of periscope

Origin :
  • viewing apparatus on a submarine, 1899, formed in English from peri- "around" + -scope "instrument for viewing." Earlier (1865) a technical term in photography. Related: Periscopic.
  • As in finder : noun a locating device
Example sentences :
  • The conning-tower and periscope are placed on the upper deck, as shown.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • I was glad when I picked up its homely white front in my periscope.
  • Extract from : « Danger! and Other Stories » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • The captain turns the periscope around, scanning the waters.
  • Extract from : « Some Naval Yarns » by Mordaunt Hall
  • This periscope was not in use and had not been above the surface.
  • Extract from : « Some Naval Yarns » by Mordaunt Hall
  • He looked neither to right nor left but was still at the periscope.
  • Extract from : « Some Naval Yarns » by Mordaunt Hall
  • De Hooch went over to the periscope and put his eyes to the binoculars.
  • Extract from : « The Bramble Bush » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • There was one who called it a dull watch when he did not see at least one periscope.
  • Extract from : « The U-boat hunters » by James B. Connolly
  • He had never seen a periscope in his life, but he had read about periscopes.
  • Extract from : « The U-boat hunters » by James B. Connolly
  • In sticking out the periscope, lookouts on ships are likely to see it.
  • Extract from : « The U-boat hunters » by James B. Connolly
  • He was one day on the bridge of his ship when the lookout shouted: "Periscope!"
  • Extract from : « The U-boat hunters » by James B. Connolly

Antonyms for periscope

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