telescopic sight

Noun

Meaning

telescopic sight (plural telescopic sights)

A device used e.g. on a rifle in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.
Synonym: scope

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

finder periscope telescope gunsight sonar sniper rifle bombsight

Hypernyms

gunsight gun-sight

Examples

This allowed a marksman to observe and target objects more accurately at a greater distance than ever before. citation The telescopic sight, or scope, was originally fixed and could not be adjusted, which therefore limited its range. Source: Internet

Subtypes of the Krag–Jørgensen used in Norway M1894 M1894 with telescopic sight. Source: Internet

The presence of a stock makes the use of a telescopic sight or red dot sight easier than with a hand gun. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

telescopic telescopic lens telescopic measuring rod telescopic star telescopic vision telescopical