riflescope

American  

[rahy-fuhl-skohp] / ˈraɪ fəlˌskoʊp /

noun

1. a telescopic sight mounted on top of a rifle that helps to improve one's aim by magnifying and pinpointing a target.

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Etymology

Origin of riflescope

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; rifle ¹ + scope

Example Sentences

The prizes include a power washer, riflescope and gift cards.

From US News • Nov. 24, 2014

For long stretches, not a whole lot happened, and we watched as his character huddled motionless behind a rock, clad in a Ghillie suit, peering through his riflescope to locate his next quarry.

From Slate • Aug. 26, 2014

He says that last year�s inventory of the new Multizero riflescope sold out, a clear sign of a growing retailer base and of consumer desire for the finest in optical products.

From Time Magazine Archive

But often hunters simply don�t have the time to put down their binoculars, pick up a range finder and then acquire the target in their riflescope.

From Time Magazine Archive

He says that last year�s inventory of the new Multizero riflescope sold out, a clear sign of a growing retailer base and of consumer desire for the finest in optical products.

From Time Magazine Archive