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sighting

/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/

Translations

sightingnoun

sightings

/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/

наблюдение

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

В парке было наблюдение редкой птицы.

Additional translations

визуальное наблюдение

Synonyms

sightingadjective

more sighting

Comp.

most sighting

Super.

/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/

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

Synonyms

sightverb

sighting

Gerund

sighted

Past Simple

sighted

Past Participle

sighting

Gerund

/saɪt/

увидеть

I sighted a rare bird in the forest.

Я увидел редкую птицу в лесу.

прицелитьсяоруж.

The hunter carefully sighted his rifle before taking the shot.

Охотник тщательно прицелился перед выстрелом.

заметить

She sighted the ship on the horizon.

Она заметила корабль на горизонте.

Additional translations

пристреливатьоруж.

Synonyms

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.