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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions backsight noun  The rear sight of a firearm. (surveying) A measurement or reading taken back towards a point of known elevation, used to calculate the height of the theodolite. (surveying) A measurement of a previously shot point, used to set the angle to zero when occupying a new position. verb  (surveying) To shoot a backsight. Etymology: From the back + sight        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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