What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
crosshair
Example
The sniper aimed at the target through the crosshairs of his rifle scope. [crosshairs: noun]
Example
I adjusted the crosshairs on my graphic design software to align the text and images. [crosshairs: noun]
sight
Example
The soldier looked through the sight of his rifle to aim at the enemy. [sight: noun]
Example
She took a deep breath and sighted down the barrel of the gun. [sighted: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sight is more commonly used than crosshair in everyday language, especially in the context of firearms or weapons. However, crosshair is more commonly used in video games or graphic design.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between crosshair and sight?
Both crosshair and sight are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
