sight (Meaning)
sight (n)
an instance of visual perception
anything that is seen
the ability to see; the visual faculty
a range of mental vision
the range of vision
the act of looking or seeing or observing
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
sight (v)
catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device)
sight (v. t.)
The act of seeing; perception of objects by the eye; view; as, to gain sight of land.
The power of seeing; the faculty of vision, or of perceiving objects by the instrumentality of the eyes.
The state of admitting unobstructed vision; visibility; open view; region which the eye at one time surveys; space through which the power of vision extends; as, an object within sight.
A spectacle; a view; a show; something worth seeing.
The instrument of seeing; the eye.
Inspection; examination; as, a letter intended for the sight of only one person.
Mental view; opinion; judgment; as, in their sight it was harmless.
A small aperture through which objects are to be seen, and by which their direction is settled or ascertained; as, the sight of a quadrant.
A small piece of metal, fixed or movable, on the breech, muzzle, center, or trunnion of a gun, or on the breech and the muzzle of a rifle, pistol, etc., by means of which the eye is guided in aiming.
In a drawing, picture, etc., that part of the surface, as of paper or canvas, which is within the frame or the border or margin. In a frame or the like, the open space, the opening.
A great number, quantity, or sum; as, a sight of money.
To get sight of; to see; as, to sight land; to sight a wreck.
To look at through a sight; to see accurately; as, to sight an object, as a star.
To apply sights to; to adjust the sights of; also, to give the proper elevation and direction to by means of a sight; as, to sight a rifle or a cannon.
sight (v. i.)
To take aim by a sight.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sight
FAQs About the word sight
an instance of visual perception, anything that is seen, the ability to see; the visual faculty, a range of mental vision, the range of vision, the act of looki
presence, company,proximity,immediacy, closeness, contiguity, nearness
vision,vision,,
The breathtaking sight of the Grand Canyon left me awe-inspired.
The vibrant sights and sounds of the city overwhelmed my senses.
The doctor examined the patient's wound with a keen sight.
The eagle's sharp sight allowed it to spot prey from miles away.
