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periscopic

adjective peri·scop·ic \ ˌper-ə-ˈskä-pik \

Definition of periscopic

1 : providing a view all around or on all sides
  • periscopic lens
2 : of or relating to a periscope

First Known Use of periscopic

1803

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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periscopic

adjective peri·scop·ic \ ˌper-ə-ˈskäp-ik \

medical Definition of periscopic

: giving a distinct image of objects viewed obliquely as well as those in a direct line

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