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Gunsight

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n. an optical instrument which establishes an optical line or axis for the purpose of aiming a weapon

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

n. A sight{9} attached to a gun, used for aiming it at the target. Same as sight{9}.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

n. The rear sight of a small arm or cannon, marked with graduations corresponding to various ranges. See sight, 12.

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n. a sight used for aiming a gun

Word Usage

"Markings on the advanced combat optical gunsight, which is standard issue to US special operations forces, include '' JN8: 12, '' a reference to John 8: 12: '' When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world."

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

sights

Variant

sight

Hyponym

battlesight telescope sight telescopic sight battle sight sight setting

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