sights

Definition of Sights in English :

1. sights

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Sights

plural noun

the interesting landmarks in a place, which people often go to see

We toured the sights of Paris.

n.

1.

a. The ability to see.

b. Field of vision: out of my sight.

2.

a. The act or fact of seeing: hoping for a sight of land; caught sight of a rare bird.

b. Something seen: That bird is a rare sight around here.

c. Something worth seeing; a spectacle: the sights of London.

d. Informal Something unsightly or ridiculous: looked a sight after crossing the swamp.

3. The foreseeable future; prospect: no solution in sight.

4. Mental perception or consideration: We lost sight of the purpose of our visit.

5.

a. often sights A device used to assist aim by guiding the eye, as on a firearm or surveying instrument.

b. An aim or observation taken with such a device.

v. sight·ed, sight·ing, sights

v.tr.

1. To perceive with the eyes; get sight of: sighted land after 40 days at sea.

2. To observe through a sight or an optical instrument: sight a target.

3. To adjust the sights of (a rifle, for example).

4. To take aim with (a firearm).

v.intr.

1. To direct one's gaze; look carefully.

2. To take aim: sighted along the barrel of the gun.