单词 | fine sight |
释义 | > as lemmasfine sight fine sight n. now rare and chiefly historical the use of the fine tip of the foresight in alignment with the base of the notch of the backsight when aiming a rifle (which results in the gun shooting lower); an instance of this; a shot aimed in this way. ΘΚΠ society > armed hostility > military equipment > operation and use of weapons > action of propelling missile > discharge of firearms > use or operation of small arms > [noun] > of musket > aim of musket fine sight1855 1855 Instr. Musketry 19 The instructor will also explain the difference between fine sight and full sight in aiming. 1902 Mil. Rifle Shooting (U.S. Cartridge Company) 108 It should be explained that the medium sight guides the bullet higher than the fine sight, and that the coarse sight places the shot still higher. 2002 J. P. Jones Three across Montana 174 I pulled a fine sight just above the rag, blinking my eyes. < as lemmas |
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