sighter

/ˈsaɪtər/
noun
  1. A person who sights something, such as a target or a landmark.
    • The sighter called out the coordinates of the enemy position.
    • The experienced sighter spotted the whale first from the boat.
    • In archery, the sighter helps adjust the bow's aim.
  2. A device or part of a device used for aiming, such as on a firearm or telescope.
    • He attached a laser sighter to his rifle for better accuracy.
    • The telescope's sighter needed calibration before use.
    • The crossbow came with a simple metal sighter.
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