boresight
- noun
- /ˈbɔːrˌsaɪt/
- Specialized
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- An aiming device, known as a boresight, had been left in the barrel of the gun.
Examples
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The gunsmith used a boresight to ensure the sights were perfectly aligned with the bullet's path.
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Before heading to the range, he checked the boresight of his rifle for accuracy.
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A precise boresight is essential for accurate shooting in long-distance competitions.
Synonyms
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A device on a gun that helps you aim
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A device on a gun or plane that helps you aim
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A small telescope fixed to a gun to help aim at distant targets
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A small device on a gun that helps you aim
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A simple aiming tool on a gun that helps aim quickly at close range
A small change to a gun's aiming device so shots hit a target at a chosen distance
A small tube with lenses mounted on a gun to help aim at distant targets
A small rear part with a tiny hole that helps a shooter line up the front post and the target
A simple part on a gun with an open notch for aiming
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Etymology
Boresight combines bore 'the inside hole of a barrel' and sight 'an aiming device'. A boresight is a tool or adjustment that makes the sight point exactly down the barrel, so your shots or measurements become accurate.