peep sight

noun

1. a plate containing a small hole through which a gunner peeps in sighting.

peep sight

noun

1. an adjustable rear gun sight with a narrow aperture through which the target and the front sight are aligned when aiming

Word History and Origins

Origin of peep sight¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

When it stepped behind a tree, Gates drew only to find that the peep sight inserted into the bow string and through which she would aim was twisted.

From Washington Times

The No. 6 single shot has tapered barrel, case-hardened frame, genuine walnut stock and fore-end, rifle butt plate, rear and tang peep sight.

From Project Gutenberg

Through the peep sight in my Mannlicher the animal was perfectly visible, and when I fired, the bull dropped like lead, rolling over and over down the hill.

From Project Gutenberg

We had a match at target, distance 90 feet, with 22-calibre Stephens rifle; he used globe and peep sight, I used open sights.

From Project Gutenberg

By peep sight is meant the use of the peep hole in the drift slide.

From Project Gutenberg