aimer
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8.3
A tool that helps you point a gun or camera more accurately
- noun
- /ˈeɪmər/
- Specialized
:
mira
- He carefully aligned the aimer with the scope before taking the shot.
Examples
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A proper aimer is essential for making accurate shots with a bow.
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MY AIMER'S ACTIVATED.
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The shooter adjusted the aimer to ensure greater accuracy in hitting the target.
Synonyms
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6.6
A device on a gun that helps you aim
is the broad term for any device used to help aim accurately
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5.5
A small part on a camera or telescope that shows you where to point it
serves a locating role in optical equipment rather than precise weapon aiming
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7.4
A small telescope fixed to a gun to help aim at distant targets
offers telescopic magnification rather than being a general aiming tool
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4.2
A small device on a gun that helps you aim
is used for aiming more widely beyond just firearms
4.9
A tube on a rifle that makes distant targets look closer to help you aim
is a specific magnifying aiming tool for rifles not all aiming devices
How Accurate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Aimer is made from the familiar word aim ('to point at a target') plus the ending -er that means 'one who' or 'something that does a job'. So an aimer is a tool or device that helps you point or line up a weapon or camera correctly.