range finder
or range·find·er
|
noun
any of various instruments for determining the distance from the observer to a particular object, as for sighting a gun or adjusting the focus of a camera.
RELATED CONTENT
What Does “Wag the Dog” Mean?If you aren't immersed in politics on the daily, through social media, the news, or just casual conversation, you might not be aware that the phrase wag the dog has become pretty poignant political jargon. But, how did it end up in the political lexicon and where did this seemingly innocent-sounding idiom come from?
Nearby words
rang, ranga, rangatira, rangatiratanga, range, range finder, range light, range line, range of accommodation, range of stability, range oil
Origin of range finder
First recorded in 1870–75
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019