ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Backsight

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

The rear sight of a firearm..

Definitions by Sense

The rear sight of a firearm.
(surveying) A measurement or reading taken back towards a point of known elevation, used to calculate the height of the surveying instrument (theodolite, transit, total station).
(surveying) A measurement of a previously shot point, used to set the angle to zero when occupying a new position.
(surveying) To shoot a backsight.

Example Sentences

Holonym: iron sights

Word Forms

backsights
backsighting
backsighted

Synonyms for backsight

Antonyms for backsight

Related Words

When Should You Use Backsight?

Use backsight when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does backsight mean?

Backsight means The rear sight of a firearm..

What is a synonym for backsight?

Common synonyms include hindsight.

What is the opposite of backsight?

Possible antonyms include foresight.

How do you use backsight in a sentence?

Holonym: iron sights

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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Backsight

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

The rear sight of a firearm..

Definitions by Sense

The rear sight of a firearm.
(surveying) A measurement or reading taken back towards a point of known elevation, used to calculate the height of the surveying instrument (theodolite, transit, total station).
(surveying) A measurement of a previously shot point, used to set the angle to zero when occupying a new position.
(surveying) To shoot a backsight.

Example Sentences

Holonym: iron sights

Word Forms

backsights
backsighting
backsighted

Synonyms for backsight

Antonyms for backsight

Related Words

When Should You Use Backsight?

Use backsight when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

Practice This Word

Frequently Asked Questions

What does backsight mean?

Backsight means The rear sight of a firearm..

What is a synonym for backsight?

Common synonyms include hindsight.

What is the opposite of backsight?

Possible antonyms include foresight.

How do you use backsight in a sentence?

Holonym: iron sights

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.