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noun 
  1. The rear sight of a firearm.
  2. (surveying) A measurement or reading taken back towards a point of known elevation, used to calculate the height of the theodolite.
  3. (surveying) A measurement of a previously shot point, used to set the angle to zero when occupying a new position.
verb 
  1. (surveying) To shoot a backsight.
Etymology: From the back + sight


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