aiming point

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of aiming point

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The aiming point off the first tee is the “H” on the Beverly Hilton sign.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2023

Over the years it has gradually shifted to the right, and now is more of an aiming point for today’s players, a target to work the ball off of.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 11, 2020

The bombardier spied a brief hole in the clouds north of the aiming point by the harbor.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2017

The rotunda in Van Am Quad was an aiming point for kickers.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2015

He designates an aiming point when the target cannot be seen with the naked eye.

From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)