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periscope

/ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/

Meanings
noun
A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.

Examples :

"The submarine used its periscope to spot ships on the surface of the water while remaining hidden underwater. "
technology device nautical military science

Related Words

Illustration remaining

remaining verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the field trip, only a few students remained in the classroom. "

Illustration provided

provided verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Illustration comprehensive

comprehensive noun

/ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ /ˌkɑːm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/

A comprehensive school.

"The comprehensive school offered a wide range of subjects, from science and math to art and music. "

Illustration underwater

underwater noun

/ˈʌndərˌwɔtər/ /ˈʌndərˌwɑtər/

Underlying water or body of water, for example in an aquifer or the deep ocean

"The aquifer's underwater supply of fresh water is crucial for the town's water system. "

Illustration visibility

visibility noun

/ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

The condition of being visible.

"The poor visibility made it hard to see the road clearly during the heavy fog. "

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration whiteboard

whiteboard noun

/ˈwaɪtbɔːd/

A writing board finished with a hard white material, which can be written upon using special non-permanent markers and subsequently wiped clean.

"The teacher wrote the math problem on the whiteboard so the students could see it clearly. "

Illustration successes

successes noun

/səkˈsɛsɪz/ /sʌkˈsɛsɪz/

The achievement of one's aim or goal.

"His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success."

Illustration broadcast

broadcast noun

/ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/

A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.

"The morning news broadcast was interrupted by an important announcement about the school closure. "

Illustration submarine

submarine noun

/sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/

A boat that can go underwater.

"The submarine traveled deep beneath the waves. "

Illustration graduation

graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "

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classmates noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmates and I are working on a group project for science. "