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Zielrohr
sighting tube
The German word "Zielrohr" is a compound noun made of:
- Ziel: target, goal
- Rohr: pipe, tube
"Zielrohr" means "sight tube" or "viewing tube," typically used in contexts like aiming devices (e.g., a telescope, gun sight).
Similar words:
- Zielfernrohr: telescope sight, sniper scope
- Fadenkreuz: crosshair
Differences:
- Zielrohr usually refers to a simpler tube for aiming or viewing.
- Zielfernrohr implies a more complex optical device for precise targeting with magnification.
- Fadenkreuz is the reticle inside a sighting device, not the device itself.
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Examples
Das Zielrohr ist auf dem Tisch.noun
The sighting tube is on the table.
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