bombsight

English

A bombsight, on display in a museum

Etymology

From bomb +‎ sight.

Pronunciation

Noun

bombsight (plural bombsights)

  1. A device which allows bombs to be accurately dropped from moving aircraft so as to hit a desired target.
    Hyponym: Mickey

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