sniperscope

noun

snip·​er·​scope ˈsnī-pər-ˌskōp How to pronounce sniperscope (audio)
: an optical device for use especially with a rifle that allows a person to see targets better in the dark

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sniperscope was in 1941

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“Sniperscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sniperscope. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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