gunsight

/ˌgʌnˈsaɪt/

Other forms: gunsights

Definitions of gunsight

1. noun

   a sight used for aiming a gun
   synonyms: gun-sight

   types:

   battle sight, battlesight

   an arrangement of sights that makes possible the rapid aiming of a firearm at short ranges

   open sight

   rear gunsight having an open notch instead of a peephole or telescope

   panoramic sight

   gunsight (a telescopic device for an artillery piece) that can be rotated horizontally in a full circle

   peep sight

   rear gunsight having an adjustable eyepiece with a small aperture through which the front sight and the target are aligned

   sight setting

   the adjustment of a gunsight for elevation and windage on a particular range under favorable light conditions

   telescope sight, telescopic sight

   gunsight consisting of a telescope on a firearm for use as a sight

   zero

   the sight setting that will cause a projectile to hit the center of the target with no wind blowing

   type of:

   sights

   an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument