"barleycorn sight" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: barleycorn sights [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} barleycorn sight (plural barleycorn sights)
  1. (weaponry) A type of front sight of triangular appearance. Categories (topical): Weapons Synonyms: pyramid sight

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