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

Examples of line of sight in a Sentence

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Authorities say that Zhou flew his drone outside of visual line of sight, which would require him to register the drone with the FAA. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024 The communication chain of command is usually something like this: The probe, using sub-GHz, sends information to the base station which can be 1,000 feet—or more—away, with a clear line of sight. Sal Vaglica, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024 The spikes fall across a wide area and go through walls and ceilings, so getting out of his line of sight or even being on high ground might not be enough to save you. Kris Holt, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Though the cars are not visible from the bridges themselves (the windows are blocked off with a dense material), the platform at the top of each escalator has a direct line of sight toward the track. Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for line of sight 

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of line of sight was in 1559

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“Line of sight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20sight. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

line of sight

noun
1
: a line from an observer's eye to a distant point
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