Periscope vs. Telescope

Periscope vs. Telescope — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Periscope and Telescope

Periscopenoun

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

Telescopenoun

A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

Periscopenoun

(obsolete): A general or comprehensive view.

Telescopenoun

Any instrument used in astronomy for observing distant objects (such as a radio telescope).

Periscopeverb

(intransitive) To rise and peer around, in the manner of a periscope.

Telescopeverb

(ambitransitive) To extend or contract in the manner of a telescope.

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Periscopeverb

To broadcast live video stream using Periscope app via phone or tablet.

I was periscoping the streets when the protests broke out.You can't periscope while driving!

Telescopeverb

(ambitransitive) To slide or pass one within another, after the manner of the sections of a small telescope or spyglass.

Periscopenoun

an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field

Telescopeverb

(intransitive) To come into collision, as railway cars, in such a manner that one runs into another.

Telescopenoun

a magnifier of images of distant objects

Telescopeverb

crush together or collapse;

In the accident, the cars telescopedmy hiking sticks telescope and can be put into the backpack
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Telescopeverb

make smaller or shorter;

the novel was telescoped into a short play