periscope
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- n an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
- Since July 2, some 30 people (including Republicans and teetotalers) have found themselves staring at his periscope-like head.
- A periscope sliced through the surface, and the playing reflections of stars rippled in retreat like scattering minnows.
- Determining that the coast was clear at periscope depth of about 60 ft.