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Peep Sight

Description:

A peep sight is a small device used on firearms, archery bows, or other aiming instruments to assist the user in visually aligning their target with the weapon's aiming system. It typically consists of a small aperture or hole through which the user must look to focus on the target.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The peep sight on his rifle helped improve his accuracy.
• Verb: She peeped through the sight to aim at the target.

Senses:

1. A small aperture or hole on firearms, bows, or aiming instruments used for aligning the target.
2. An act of briefly looking through a peep sight.

Usages:

• Firearms: The peep sight on his rifle allowed for precise aiming during the shooting competition.
• Archery: The archer adjusted the peep sight on her bow to ensure accurate shots.
• Optical Instruments: The telescope had a peep sight to aid stargazers in locating celestial objects.

Sample Sentences:

1. The hunter carefully aimed through the peep sight before pulling the trigger.
2. He peeped through the sight and adjusted his aim for a perfect shot.
3. She couldn't see the target clearly until she looked through the peep sight.

Related Products:

For further information and potential purchases related to peep sights, please check the following Amazon links:

• Peep Sights for Rifles
• Peep Sights for Archery Bows
• Telescopes with Peep Sights