bomb sight


noun Military.
(in an aircraft) an instrument for aiming bombs at a target, especially a device that can assume complete control of the aircraft during a bombing run, can automatically compensate for speed, winds, etc., and can guide the release of bombs for maximum accuracy in striking the target.

1915–20; bomb + sight Unabridged
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World English Dictionary
bombsight (ˈbɒmˌsaɪt)
a mechanical or electronic device in an aircraft for aiming bombs

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