1. To get sight of; to see; as, to sight land; to sight a wreck. Kane.
2. To look at through a sight; to see accurately; as, to sight an object, as a star.
3. To apply sights to; to adjust the sights of; also, to give the proper elevation and direction to by means of a sight; as, to sight a rifle or a cannon.
SIGHT
Sight, v. i. (Mil.)
Defn: To take aim by a sight.
SIGHTED
Sight"ed, a.
Defn: Having sight, or seeing, in a particular manner; — used in composition; as, long-sighted, short-sighted, quick-sighted, sharp- sighted, and the like.
SIGHTFUL
Sight"ful, a.
Defn: Easily or clearly seen; distinctly visible; perspicuous. [Obs.]
Testament of Love.
SIGHTFULNESS
Sight"ful*ness, n.