direct sight
[/dɪˈrɛkt saɪt/]
nounpl: direct sights
visão direta
1. The ability to see something without obstruction or interference; unobstructed visual perception of an object or target
The sniper had a direct sight of the target from the rooftop.
O atirador tinha uma visão direta do alvo do telhado.
2. In military or tactical contexts, a line of sight that is uninterrupted between an observer and an objective
The fortress maintained direct sight over the valley below.
A fortaleza mantinha uma visão direta do vale abaixo.
3. In optical or surveying instruments, direct observation through the device without mirrors or prisms
The telescope provides direct sight for astronomical observations.
O telescópio fornece visão direta para observações astronômicas.
The term 'direct sight' is commonly used in military, law enforcement, and engineering contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'visão direta' is the standard technical term, while 'linha de visada' is frequently used in more specialized surveying and ballistics contexts.
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