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sighter

/ˈsaɪtə/

/ˈsaɪtər/

Translations

sighternoun

sighters

/ˈsaɪtə/

/ˈsaɪtər/

The hunter adjusted the sighter on his rifle before taking the shot.

Охотник настроил прицел на своем ружье перед выстрелом.

The sighter reported the enemy's movements to the command center.

Наблюдатель доложил о передвижениях врага в командный центр.

Synonyms

sighteradjective

/ˈsaɪ.tə/

/ˈsaɪ.tɚ/

Used attributively in combinations like "sighter shot" or "sighter round", therefore added as relational adjective.

sighternoun

A person who sights or observes something, especially in a specific context such as shooting or surveying.

The sighter carefully adjusted the telescope to get a clear view of the distant star.

A preliminary shot or observation made to assist in aiming or adjusting equipment.

The archer took a sighter to ensure her aim was accurate before the competition began.

sighteradjective

Serving as a preliminary shot, round, or observation intended to test aim or settings before the main sequence.

The shooter fired a sighter round to check the wind before beginning the match.