
Backsight
UK
/ˈbæk.saɪt/
US
/ˈbæk.saɪt/

Translation of "backsight" into Russian
backsight
NounUK
/ˈbæk.saɪt/
US
/ˈbæk.saɪt/
backsight
backsights pl
задний прицел
The surveyor adjusted the backsight to ensure accurate measurements.
Геодезист отрегулировал задний прицел, чтобы обеспечить точные измерения.
In backsight, we realized the decision was not the best one.
В ретроспективе мы поняли, что решение было не самым лучшим.
Definitions
backsight
NounUK
/ˈbæk.saɪt/
US
/ˈbæk.saɪt/
The rear sight on a firearm used for aiming.
He aligned the rifle's backsight with the front sight before pulling the trigger.
A reading taken on a point of known elevation in surveying to establish the height of the instrument.
The team recorded the backsight to calculate the elevation difference between the two points.
backsight
VerbUK
/ˈbæk.saɪt/
US
/ˈbæk.saɪt/
To take a backsight reading on a point of known elevation in order to determine the height or orientation of the instrument.
The surveyor backsighted the benchmark before proceeding with the traverse.
backsight
AdjectiveUK
/ˈbæk.saɪt/
US
/ˈbæk.saɪt/
Relating to or serving as a backsight; positioned at the rear for aiming or measurement.
A backsight reading is required before each change of instrument height.
Idioms and phrases
take a backsight
The surveyor needed to take a backsight before proceeding with the measurement.
сделать обратную наводку (в геодезии)
Геодезисту нужно было сделать обратную наводку перед продолжением измерений.
backsight reading
Record the backsight reading carefully for accurate leveling.
отсчёт по задней точке (геодезия)
Тщательно зафиксируйте отсчёт по задней точке для точного нивелирования.
backsight station
Set up the instrument at the backsight station.
точка обратной наводки (геодезия)
Установите прибор на точке обратной наводки.
backsight measurement
The accuracy depends on the backsight measurement.
измерение обратной наводки
Точность зависит от измерения обратной наводки.
backsight point
Mark the backsight point before moving the device.
точка обратной засечки
Отметьте точку обратной засечки перед перемещением прибора.