Sentence examples for by sighting from inspiring English sources

Astronomical zenith is defined by gravity; i.e., by sighting up a plumb line.

By sighting along each pair of plumb bob cords in turn, the right angle could be established.

At waterside, Does the shocked eeler lay his lampreys by, Sighting a Reo driven by an edile?

Gunners aimed by sighting along the top of the barrel, or "by the line of metals," then stepped away before firing to avoid the recoil.

Federal aid for urban projects diminished, and the city itself was plagued by "German U-boats, which had settled in the lower New York Bay and were sinking American vessels by sighting them against the illuminated skyline".

Ships no longer navigate by dead reckoning or even by sighting the sun or stars; indeed, celestial navigation is no longer taught at the maritime academies as constant accurate positioning can be placed on viewable electronic charts, verified by multiple satellite connections and moving in real time with the ship.

Lara knew the host by sight.

Something is transmitted by sight alone.

You see, I read by sight".

Breeders can segregate them by sight alone.

That was done by feel, not by sight.