Synonyms

telescopic sight

British

noun

a telescope mounted on a rifle, etc, used for sighting

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Included with the coupon was a money order for $21.45, intended to cover the $19.95 cost of a Mannlicher-Carcano, specially outfitted by Klein’s with a 4x telescopic sight, and shipping and handling.

From Slate • Nov. 22, 2023

Van Pelt peered through a telescopic sight to pinpoint the tallest twig to get the right spot to measure.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

Authorities found a Glock pistol, a rifle with a telescopic sight, a drone and 30 to 50 bullets in his vehicle, Fleitas said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023

The colonel carried an M4, a modern American assault rifle with a telescopic sight.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2012

I here found my telescopic sight very useful for observing every movement while personally laying guns.

From With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service by Burne, C. R. N. (Charles Richard Newdigate)

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