peep sight
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of peep sight
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Another improvement in the new British rifle is its aperture peep sight, replacing the v-sight long peculiar to the British Army.
From Time Magazine Archive
The rifle, which has a peep sight and range and windage adjustments, is so accurate that a reasonably good shot can hit a thumbnail-sized target at 30 feet.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Peep Show It�s rare that you find a peep sight with any additional features.
From Time Magazine Archive
By peep sight is meant the use of the peep hole in the drift slide.
From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)
In despair I tried to hold on the last one, got a bead on it through my peep sight, moved it with him as we moved, and holding tight, I fired.
From Tales of lonely trails by Grey, Zane
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