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peep sight

American  

noun

  1. a plate containing a small hole through which a gunner peeps in sighting.

peep sight British  

noun

  1. an adjustable rear gun sight with a narrow aperture through which the target and the front sight are aligned when aiming

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Etymology

Origin of peep sight

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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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

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 Peep Show It�s rare that you find a peep sight with any additional features.

From Time Magazine Archive

The following illustration shows the normal sight when the peep sight is used.

From The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training by Ellis, Olin Oglesby

The instructor sights it on some object showing the normal and peep sight.

From Military Instructors Manual by Schoonmaker, Oliver

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