open sight

noun

: a firearm rear sight having an open notch

Examples of open sight in a Sentence

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The geometry does much of the work — open sight lines, long views, doors that erase the line between interior and terrace. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026 In addition to creating open sight lines, the trail includes motion-sensor lighting designed to be environmentally friendly and easy to maintain. Sharon Grigsby, Dallas News, 21 Apr. 2023 In this setting the house is unique — modern style, built in 1978 with long, open sight lines and spans of glass. Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2021 If fully adjustable open sights will do, the less expensive standard Redhawk is for you. Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 8 Oct. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of open sight was in 1591

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“Open sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20sight. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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