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Definition of gunsight

gunsight

/ˈɡʌn.saɪt/
gun · sight

Plural:gunsights
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• noun

1

An optical or mechanical device attached to a firearm, artillery piece, or aircraft that assists the operator in aligning and aiming at a target.

Example

"The aviation museum displayed a restored vintage cockpit featuring an original optical gunsight from the mid-twentieth century."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gunsight. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gunsight
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