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• noun (Context 1)
An optical instrument containing lenses and mirrors or prisms, used for viewing objects that are above the level of direct sight or in an obstructed field of vision, characteristically used in submarines.
Usage Example
"The submarine commander peered through the viewer to check for ships on the surface before initiating the ascent."
Weak
viewer
• verb (Context 2)
To rise up or extend one's head or body to look around from a lower or concealed position (especially in reference to animals scanning their surroundings).
Usage Example
"The prairie dog periscoped from its burrow to scan the horizon for potential predators."
Weak
peer
peek
scan
Opposites of periscope
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Periscope. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/periscope