scissor binoculars

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What does scissor binoculars mean?

A pair of adjustable stereoscopic binoculars consisting of two periscopes.

Where does scissor binoculars come from?

From scissor + binoculars, calque of German Scherenfernrohr.

How to pronounce scissor binoculars

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