Meaning & use

borescope

noun·Advanced

An optical instrument with a long, thin tube used to inspect the interior of machinery or narrow spaces.

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The technician used a borescope to check the engine's cylinders without disassembling it.

Inspectors ran a borescope through the pipe to look for cracks along its inner wall.

A note on using this word

Borescopes are common in aviation, automotive, and industrial maintenance for viewing areas that cannot be reached directly.

Words with a similar meaning

inspection scope

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