gunsight
Definition
Noun: A gunsight is a device attached to a firearm that helps the user aim it accurately at a target. It provides a visual reference point or pattern to align with the intended point of impact.
Examples of Usage
- The soldier adjusted the gunsight on his rifle before taking the shot.
- Modern holographic gunsights project a reticle onto a glass screen.
- He peered through the gunsight, aligning the crosshairs with the target.
Advanced Usage
- "Iron sights" are a basic, non-optical type of gunsight consisting of a rear notch and a front post.
- In technical contexts, the performance of a gunsight is described by its field of view, eye relief, and parallax error.
Variants and Related Words
- Sight (n): A more general term for any aiming device, which can include a gunsight.
- Reticle (n): The pattern (e.g., crosshairs, dot) seen within an optical gunsight.
- Telescopic sight / Scope (n): A gunsight that uses magnification lenses.
- Reflex sight (n): A gunsight that uses a reflector to project an aiming point.
Synonyms
- Aiming device
- Sight
Related Phrases
- To sight in a gun: The process of adjusting a gunsight so that the point of aim matches the point of impact at a specific distance.
- Through the sight: Describes the action of looking through the aiming device.
- He saw the target clearly through the sight.
Noun
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a sight used for aiming a gun
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