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sighting

UK
/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/

Translations

sightingnoun
sightings
pl
UK
/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
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.
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.
Synonyms
glimpse
observation
sighting
viewing
spotting
appearance
revelation
sightingadjective
more sighting
Comp.
most sighting
Super.
UK
/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe instruments, devices, or information related to the act of sighting.
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.
Synonyms
noticed
perceived
viewed
visible
observed
seen
spotted
sighted
detected
sightverb

sighting

Gerund

sighted
Past Simple
sighted
Past Participle
sighting
Gerund
UK
/saɪt/
US
/saɪt/
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.
Synonyms
observe
discern
detect
see
notice
perceive
spot

Definitions

sightingnoun
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.
sightingadjective
Relating to or used for aiming, aligning, or observing a target.
The soldier adjusted the sighting device before taking aim.
sightverb
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.
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