Periscope vs. Telescope
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.
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 backpackTelescopeverb
make smaller or shorter;
the novel was telescoped into a short play
