line of sight
noun phrase
1
: a line from an observer's eye to a distant point
2
: the line between two points
specifically
: the straight path between a transmitting antenna (as for radio or television signals) and a receiving antenna when unobstructed by the horizon
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If that method relies purely on a lucky line of sight, so does the discovery of TWA 7b.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Works best with a clear line of sight to the nearest cell tower.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 24 June 2025
In a nutshell, this includes flying within a maximum altitude of 400 ft / 120 m, maintaining a visual line of sight.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 22 June 2025
This remarkable line of sight was achieved by placing the staterooms and galley on the lower deck and exchanging all bulkheads in the salon with full-height windows.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Works best with a clear line of sight to the nearest cell tower.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 24 June 2025
In a nutshell, this includes flying within a maximum altitude of 400 ft / 120 m, maintaining a visual line of sight.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 22 June 2025
This remarkable line of sight was achieved by placing the staterooms and galley on the lower deck and exchanging all bulkheads in the salon with full-height windows.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for line of sight
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“Line of sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20sight. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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