riflescope

American

[rahy-fuhl-skohp] / ˈraɪ fəlˌskoʊp /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of riflescope

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

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riflescope

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

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