Definition of Backsight

1. n. The reading of the leveling staff in its unchanged position when the leveling instrument has been taken to a new position; a sight directed backwards to a station previously occupied. Cf. Foresight, n., 3.

Definition of Backsight

1. Noun. The rear sight of a firearm. ¹

2. Noun. (surveying) A measurement or reading taken back towards a point of known elevation, used to calculate the height of the theodolite. ¹

3. Noun. (surveying) A measurement of a previously shot point, used to set the angle to zero when occupying a new position. ¹

4. Verb. (surveying) To shoot a backsight. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Backsight

backshift
backshifted
backshifting
backshifts
backshine
backshish
backshishes
backshore
backshores
backshot
backside
backside throw
backside throws
backsides
backsies
backsight (current term)
backsighted
backsighting
backsights
backslang
backslap
backslapped
backslapper
backslappers
backslapping
backslaps
backslash
backslashed
backslashes
backslashing

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