noun
- an optical instrument or device that enables vision in darkness or low light by amplifying available light or detecting infrared radiation
Usage: also called night vision scope or night vision device; commonly used in military, law enforcement, and hunting contexts
Examples
- The soldier used a nightscope to navigate through the dark forest.
- Hunters equipped with nightscopes can track game in low-light conditions.
- The security team installed cameras with nightscope technology for surveillance.
- Modern nightscopes use image intensification to amplify moonlight and starlight.
- The tactical unit deployed with rifles fitted with nightscopes for the night operation.