sight

A1
Pronunciation
/saɪt/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

(in the singular) The ability to see.

Example Sentences
  • He is losing his sight and now can barely read.
2 Definition

The act of seeing; perception of objects by the eye; view.

Example Sentences
  • to gain sight of land
3 Definition

Something seen.

4 Definition

Something worth seeing; a spectacle, either good or bad.

Example Sentences
  • We went to London and saw all the sights – Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and so on.
5 Definition

A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

6 Definition

A small aperture through which objects are to be seen, and by which their direction is settled or ascertained.

Example Sentences
  • the sight of a quadrant
7 Definition

A great deal, a lot; frequently used to intensify a comparative.

Example Sentences
  • This is a darn sight better than what I'm used to at home!
8 Definition

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, the open space, the opening.

9 Definition

The instrument of seeing; the eye.

10 Definition

Mental view; opinion; judgment.

Example Sentences
  • In their sight it was harmless.
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To register visually.

2 Definition

To get sight of (something).

Example Sentences
  • to sight land from a ship
3 Definition

To apply sights to; to adjust the sights of; also, to give the proper elevation and direction to by means of a sight.

Example Sentences
  • to sight a rifle or a cannon
4 Definition

To take aim at.