line of site

American  

noun

Military.

1. a straight line from the muzzle of an artillery gun to its target.

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Etymology

Origin of line of site

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

While I was packing my gear on the swim deck I noticed my line of site for the springboard offered a chance at a clean, striking image.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2021

For example, when she’s done one-on-one interviews with directors or other Hollywood talent in the past, they’ll be at elevated tables directly in her line of site.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2018

The flights have to be during daylight and require the UAS pilot to maintain a visual line of site with the drone at all times.

From The Guardian • Aug. 24, 2015

Balfour Beatty is a large organisation which had become too complex and too devolved for adequate line of site and financial control.”

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2015