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periscope

/ˈper.ɪ.skəʊp/

Traduction: Instrument optique muni de miroirs ou de prismes permettant d'observer un champ qui serait autrement caché, utilisé notamment dans les sous-marins et autres véhicules.

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/ˈper.ɪ.skəʊp/C1formaltechnical
  • frInstrument optique muni de miroirs ou de prismes permettant d'observer un champ qui serait autrement caché, utilisé notamment dans les sous-marins et autres véhicules.

An optical instrument that uses mirrors or prisms to provide a view of an otherwise obstructed field, commonly used in submarines and other vehicles.

  1. Optical viewing deviceB2formal

    An instrument with mirrors or prisms that allows a person to see over or around obstacles, commonly used in submarines.

    frPériscope (instrument d'observation)

    • The submarine captain looked through the periscope to scan the surface.
    • Children made a simple periscope from cardboard and mirrors for a science project.
    • The periscope allowed the soldiers to observe the enemy without being seen.
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