radarscope

[ rey-dahr-skohp ]

noun

1. the viewing screen of radar equipment.

radarscope

/ ˈreɪdɑːˌskəʊp /

noun

1. a cathode-ray oscilloscope on which radar signals can be viewed. In a plan position indicator , the target is represented by a blip on a radial line that rotates around a point, representing the antenna

Word History and Origins

Origin of radarscope¹

First recorded in 1945–50; radar + -scope

Example Sentences

He said nothing, but spun the wheel to 225 and went back to the radarscope.

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Prochaska's startled exclamation drew Crag's eyes to the radarscope.

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A second crewman was sprawled over the communication console with his face smashed into the radarscope.

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Ruiz, watching the radarscope, saw Lubbock slide into focus miles below.

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Douglas Alexander checked the radarscope and whistled in surprise at the picture it revealed.

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