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Definition of sniperscope

sniperscope

/ˈsnaɪpərˌskoʊp/
sni · per · scope
Plural:sniperscopes
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sniperscope Lexical Profile

sniperscope Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An optical telescopic sight equipped with an infrared light source and image converter, allowing the user to see targets in darkness.

Example

"The museum exhibit featured an early 1940s sniperscope alongside modern thermal imaging equipment to illustrate the evolution of night-vision technology."

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• Nearby Words

snipe eel
snipefish
sniper
sniperscope
sniping
snipper
snippers

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1940s during World War II by combining the word 'sniper' with 'scope', referring to an early active infrared viewing system developed for the United States military.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sniperscope. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sniperscope
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