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riflescope

riflescope

4.9
A tube on a rifle that makes distant targets look closer to help you aim
  • noun
  • /ˈraɪfəlˌskoʊp/
  • Specialized
translation icon : mira telescópica
  • The riflescope helped her hit the target accurately.
  • the lens of my riflescope
  • power riflescope

Examples

  • He adjusted the riflescope before taking his shot.

  • He carefully cleaned the riflescope to ensure a clear view before the competition.

  • The soldier adjusted the riflescope to focus on a target over 300 meters away.

  • A high-quality riflescope can greatly improve accuracy when hunting or target shooting.

  • He adjusted the riflescope to get a clearer view of the deer in the distance.

  • After setting up his hunting gear, he carefully mounted the riflescope onto his rifle.

  • The experienced marksman praised the new riflescope for its clarity and precision when aiming.

Synonyms

sight
vsriflescope
  • Specialized
91 6.6

A device on a gun that helps you aim

relies on magnification for distant targets rather than general attachment
scope
vsriflescope
54 6.6

An optical device like a telescope or rifle sight that makes distant things look closer

is narrower, referring to a mounted magnifying aiming device
telescopic sight
vsriflescope
  • Specialized
1 7.4

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

is the standard technical term for the same telescope-based aiming device
gunsight
vsriflescope
  • Specialized
1 6.0

A device on a gun or plane that helps you aim

is the variant spelling or form of the same aiming device
gun-sight
vsriflescope
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A small device on a gun that helps you aim

uses magnifying optics for distant target aiming on firearms
aimer
vsriflescope
  • Specialized
1 8.3

A tool that helps you point a gun or camera more accurately

is more specific, being a mounted magnifying device for distant targets
telescope sight
vsriflescope
  • Specialized
6.7

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

is the equivalent term highlighting telescope use for distant aiming

How Precise

telescopic sight
  • Specialized
1 7.4
riflescope
  • Specialized
4.9
rangefinder
  • Specialized
3 6.6
finder
  • Specialized
22 5.5
naked eye
24 3.6

Surface Forms

riflescope singular
riflescopes plural

Morphology

riflescope = rifle + scope (transparent) = rifle + scope

The meaning is directly compositional: a scope used on a rifle.

Etymology

The word riflescope is made of rifle and scope, and scope means 'to look', just like in telescope. So a riflescope is a small scope put on a rifle to help you see and aim at distant targets.