laser targeting
Precision light aiming
Laser targeting is using a laser beam to mark or guide something toward a specific point.
In military and tactical contexts, a laser designator illuminates targets for precision-guided munitions: The pilot confirmed laser targeting before releasing the bomb.
The term extends to any precise aiming system using laser technology, from industrial cutting equipment to medical procedures.
Figuratively, laser targeting suggests extreme precision or focus: Their marketing uses laser targeting to reach specific demographics.
- crosshairsIntersecting sighting lines
- scopeExtent or range
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- sniperConcealed precision shooter
- beamStructural support member
aim · designator · guided · missile · reticle · lock-on · infrared · heat signature · night vision · red dot · sight · accuracy · tracking · homing · danger close · military · optics · pointer
- opticslens, lenses, mirror, mirrors, prism
- military opticsnight vision, thermal imaging, infrared imaging, periscopes, fire control
- targetinggeotargeting, retargeting, remarketing
laser targetingcarpet bombing
Widespread aerial bombardment
saturation bombing · blind fire · suppressive fire · dumb bombs · spray and pray
laser targetingbow and arrow
Ranged weapon using tension
catapult · ballistic trajectory · trebuchet · musket fire · rifled barrel
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