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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

periscope

/ˈpɛrɪskoʊp/ noun · British & US
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What does periscope mean?

noun

An optical instrument with two tubes, one inside the other, used for observing objects that are out of sight, especially from a ship or a tank.

Example

"The periscope allowed the submarine to observe the enemy ship without being seen."

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