sighter

/ ˈsaɪtə /

noun

1. shooting archery any of six practice shots allowed to each competitor in a tournament

Example Sentences

Ceri Holland had Wales' first sighter, a header from Rhiannon Roberts' cross which looped over the bar, before the Liverpool midfielder's alertness almost brought the opening goal.

From BBC

Dunst, who netted in the reverse fixture, curled an effort off target in a sighter for the Austrians before key forward Billa spurned two chances.

From BBC

Gianluigi Donnarumma made a couple of good saves to keep them level before Insigne cut inside and curled just wide - just a sighter for things to come.

From BBC

A dozen minutes had passed and Arsenal, for their part, had already shown intent via a Dani Ceballos sighter that flew past the post.

From The Guardian

Wijnaldum had an early headed sighter and Oblak was extended more and more as the first-half wore on.

From The Guardian