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panoramic sight

panoramic sight

9.9
A sight on a large gun that turns in a full circle to help aim accurately
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : mira panorámica
  • The artillery crew adjusted the panoramic sight to align with the target coordinates.

Examples

  • Modern howitzers are often equipped with a panoramic sight for greater flexibility in aiming.

  • The new panoramic sight improved the accuracy of the artillery.

  • After cleaning the panoramic sight, the team prepared for another round of firing.

  • Can you adjust the panoramic sight for better targeting?

  • The artillery crew used the panoramic sight to accurately aim at the distant target.

  • With the panoramic sight attached, the artillery gun could be aimed in any direction effortlessly.

  • Before firing, the soldiers checked the panoramic sight to ensure they were aimed correctly.

Synonyms

telescopic sight
vspanoramic sight
  • Specialized
1 7.4

A small telescope fixed to a gun to help aim at distant targets

is mounted on large guns and rotates full circle for aiming any direction
gunsight
vspanoramic sight
  • Specialized
1 6.0

A device on a gun or plane that helps you aim

has broader use but is specific to large guns that rotate for full aiming
telescope sight
vspanoramic sight
  • Specialized
6.7

A small tube with lenses mounted on a gun to help aim at distant targets

is designed for artillery and allows full horizontal rotation when aiming

Surface Forms

panoramic sight singular
panoramic sights plural

Morphology

panoramic + sight

The meaning is directly and predictably composed from 'panoramic' (broad, wide view) + 'sight' (an optical aiming device), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a sight that provides a wide field of view for aiming. Technical specifics about telescopic construction or full-circle rotation are domain-specific details but do not undermine the straightforward compositional meaning.

Etymology

The noun panoramic sight comes from the idea of a wide, all-around view. A panoramic means 'wide view' and a sight is an aiming device, so a panoramic sight is a gunsight that turns a full circle to let the gunner 'aim in any direction'.