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Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
noun
A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A general or comprehensive view.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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verb
To rise and peer around, in the manner of a periscope.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To broadcast live video stream using Periscope app via phone or tablet.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet, intransitive, transitive
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noun
an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: optical instrument
History
Formed in English from peri- + -scope.
From the brand name Periscope.
Across languages
26 source translations are retained for this English entry.
