range finder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of range finder
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Today, the company’s products, including an AI-driven app and range finder, act as a virtual caddie, one that recommends the club you should use and the optimal landing area for each shot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
More than a month ago, the commanders of his frontline artillery unit secured a far more advanced tool: a high-tech, Western-supplied laser range finder to help with targeting.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2022
He began designing and selling his own accessory that allowed gun owners to add lights, a range finder and lasers onto the rifle.
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2022
Garmin has added a laser range finder to their distance-measuring device options, the Approach Z80.
From Golf Digest • May 1, 2018
How do you know but what this light was put here as a range finder for us fishermen?” asked the other.
From The Moving Picture Boys on the Coast by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]
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