Bombsight

/ˈbɑmsaɪt/ noun

A mechanical device used in aircraft to aim bombs accurately at targets below.

Compound of bomb + sight (from Old English gesiht), referring to an aiming instrument. Developed during World War II as precision bombing technology.

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