over open sights

prepositional phrase

A method of aiming an artillery piece with the target in sight (direct fire), as opposed to indirect fire where the target is not visible.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. A method of aiming an artillery piece with the target in sight (direct fire), as opposed to indirect fire where the target is not visible.
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APA

over open sights. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/over%20open%20sights

MLA

“over open sights.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/over%20open%20sights. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “over open sights,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/over%20open%20sights.

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