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noun
A pair of adjustable stereoscopic binoculars consisting of two periscopes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
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Synonyms: donkey's ears, trench binoculars
Antonyms: none provided
History
From scissor + binoculars, calque of German Scherenfernrohr.
Across languages
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