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sighting

/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/

sightingnoun

sightings

/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/

Translations

viséeEn contexte militaire, technique ou de tir.

Proper sighting of the rifle is essential for accuracy.

Une bonne visée du fusil est essentielle pour la précision.

observation

There was a reported sighting of a rare bird in the national park.

Une observation signalée d'un oiseau rare a eu lieu dans le parc national.

Additional translations

repéragePlus rare; surtout pour l'identification ou le repérage d'un objet, d'un animal ou d'un phénomène.

Definitions

An instance of seeing or catching sight of something, especially something unusual or rare.

There was a reported sighting of a rare bird in the national park.

The act or process of aligning a weapon, instrument, or measuring device with a target or reference point.

Proper sighting of the rifle is essential for accuracy.

Synonyms

sightingadjective

more sighting

Comp.

most sighting

Super.

/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe instruments, devices, or information related to the act of sighting.

Translations

de viséeSe dit d'un dispositif ou d'un élément servant à la visée.

The soldier adjusted the sighting device before taking aim.

Le soldat a réglé le dispositif de visée avant de prendre sa cible.

Definitions

Relating to or used for aiming, aligning, or observing a target.

The soldier adjusted the sighting device before taking aim.

Synonyms

sightnoun

Definitions

The ability to see; the faculty of vision.

After the surgery, her sight improved significantly.

A thing that one sees or that can be seen.

The sight of the mountains took his breath away.

A device on a gun or optical instrument used for assisting aim or observation.

He adjusted the sight on his rifle before taking aim.

A view or prospect, especially one of a pleasing kind.

The sight from the top of the hill was stunning.

A spectacle or display, especially something impressive or unusual.

The parade was quite a sight to behold.

The area or distance within which something can be seen; visibility.

The ship remained in sight until it disappeared over the horizon.

Places or objects that are worth seeing, especially as tourist attractions.

We spent the afternoon seeing the sights in Rome.

sightverb

sighting

Gerund

sighted

Past Simple

sighted

Past Participle

sighting

Gerund

/saɪt/

Translations

apercevoirVoir ou repérer quelque chose de difficile à distinguer.

The birdwatchers were thrilled to sight a rare species of eagle in the forest.

Les ornithologues étaient ravis d'apercevoir une espèce rare d'aigle dans la forêt.

viserAligner la visée d'une arme.

The hunter carefully sighted his rifle before taking the shot.

Le chasseur a soigneusement visé avec son fusil avant de tirer.

Additional translations

régler la viséePour ajuster les organes de visée d'une arme.

Definitions

To see or observe something, especially something that is difficult to see or that one has been looking for.

The birdwatchers were thrilled to sight a rare species of eagle in the forest.

To take aim by aligning the sights of a firearm or other device.

The hunter carefully sighted his rifle before taking the shot.

To adjust the sights of a firearm or other device to ensure accuracy.

The marksman spent several minutes sighting his rifle at the shooting range.

Synonyms

sightadjective

Definitions

Payable or effective immediately upon presentation; at sight (banking).

A sight draft is payable on demand.

Designed for or involving visual observation; related to the act of seeing.

The sight glass in the boiler lets operators check the water level.

sightadverb

Definitions

By a considerable amount; much; far.

This model is a sight cheaper than the previous one.