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boresight

boresight

9.3
A straight line through the center of a barrel or antenna used for aiming
  • noun
  • /ˈbɔːrˌsaɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : eje de referencia
  • We need to check the boresight before the next shot.

Examples

  • Proper boresight adjustment is essential for precise targeting in modern weapon systems.

  • The technician checked the boresight of the radar to ensure accurate tracking.

  • Engineers calibrated the boresight of the antenna before starting the experiment.

  • The boresight helps ensure accuracy in shooting.

  • The technician used a boresight to ensure the telescope was accurately aligned with the star.

  • After installing the new sight, I performed a boresight to verify its precision before the hunt.

  • Before making adjustments, the engineer checked the boresight to confirm the instrument's alignment.

Surface Forms

boresight singular
boresights plural

Morphology

boresight = bore + sight (transparent) = bore + sight

The 'line through the center of the barrel used for aiming' is a literal composition of 'bore' + 'sight' and is predictably derived from the components.

Etymology

Boresight joins bore 'the barrel's inside hole' and sight 'to aim'. It means the straight line through the center of the barrel used as a reference for aiming, so checking the boresight shows the true direction to point.