sighting shot

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sighting shot - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Sighting \Sight"ing\,
     a. & n. from Sight, v. t.
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     Sighting shot, a shot made to ascertain whether the sights
        of a firearm are properly adjusted; a trial shot.
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