Definition

Noun: - The distance or area that one can see; the range of vision. This word describes the space or limit within which objects are visible to the naked eye from a particular point.

Usage

The word "eyeshot" is used to indicate whether something is within or beyond the field of vision. It is often used with prepositions like within, beyond, or out of.

Examples

• The lookout post was positioned within eyeshot of the main gate.
• The ship sailed beyond eyeshot and disappeared over the horizon.
• Keep the children within eyeshot while they play in the park.
• The treasure was hidden just out of eyeshot from the path.

Advanced Usage

• "To come into eyeshot": To become visible, to enter the range of vision.
  • The rescue boat finally came into eyeshot after hours of waiting.
• "To keep something/someone in eyeshot": To maintain visual contact with something or someone.
  • The detective kept the suspect in eyeshot throughout the market.

Variants and Related Words

• Eyesight (n): The faculty or power of seeing; vision.
  • His eyesight is very sharp.
• Eyeliner (n): A cosmetic applied around the contour of the eye. (Note: This is a compound word and a different concept, listed here only as a common word containing "eye").

Synonyms

• View: The ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place.
• Sight: The action or fact of seeing someone or something.
• Range of vision: The area that can be seen by someone.
• Visual range: The maximum distance at which an object can be clearly seen.

Related Phrases

• Within sight: Visible, able to be seen.
  • The finish line was finally within sight.
• Out of sight: Not visible; hidden from view.
  • She waved until the car was out of sight.

Idioms

Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact word "eyeshot." The concept is typically expressed by the phrases and synonyms listed above.

Noun

1. the range of the eye
   • they were soon out of view