aiming point

noun

1. the point at which a gun or bombsight is aimed in order to strike a desired target, often a point in advance of or behind the actual target.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aiming point¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Yes; you could take an aiming point low and to the left and have the shots strike a predetermined point.

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Here that would be the situation you would have—an aiming point off to the side and an impact area at the high right corner.

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But it would be no different from taking these targets and putting an aiming point in the center of the bullet-impact area.

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Platoon leaders must always be sure to designate a definite aiming point.

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He must then determine the proper sight-setting for that particular aiming point.

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