Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One of various kinds of instruments for ascertaining by sight the range of an object from the point of observation.

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Examples

  • A range-finder and a scope with multiple aiming points has increased my ability to cleanly take animals at a greater distance than before, which is a great aid in the wide expanses of the West ...

    Kind Words for High-Tech Hunting Gadgets 2009

  • A range-finder and a scope with multiple aiming points has increased my ability to cleanly take animals at a greater distance than before, which is a great aid in the wide expanses of the West ...

    Kind Words for High-Tech Hunting Gadgets 2009

  • It was a similar story in the second and when Jackiewicz finally slipped Brook's slick range-finder to get inside, he received a right hook to the temple for his troubles.

    Ruthless Kell Brook stops Rafal Jackiewicz to retain WBA title 2011

  • Still, full frame sensor, classic range-finder body, compatibility with what people claim to be the best lenses in the world, etc etc.

    UFies.org: Photography Archives 2010

  • Still, full frame sensor, classic range-finder body, compatibility with what people claim to be the best lenses in the world, etc etc.

    UFies.org: Gadgets Archives 2010

  • Regarding the Google van "Sick" box, Pretty sure thats a laser range-finder.

    Boing Boing 2007

  • Still, full frame sensor, classic range-finder body, compatibility with what people claim to be the best lenses in the world, etc etc.

    UFies.org: September 2009 Archives 2009

  • Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Leica hopes its M8 digital range-finder camera will revive its fortunes.

    Late to Digital, Leica Slow to Refocus 2008

  • So Rasim had no sights, nor range-finder, no range tables, no high explosive.

    Seven Pillars of Wisdom Thomas Edward 2003

  • The Bushnell Yardage Pro 600 is a laser range-finder that's notable for what it isn't.

    Bushnell Yardage Pro 600 1999

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