peep sight

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peep sight

A rear sight of a firearm consisting of an adjustable eyepiece with a small opening through which the front sight and the target are aligned.

peep sight

(Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) an adjustable rear gun sight with a narrow aperture through which the target and the front sight are aligned when aiming

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peep sight - rear gunsight having an adjustable eyepiece with a small aperture through which the front sight and the target are aligned

gun-sight, gunsight - a sight used for aiming a gun

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