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takes a sight

takes a sight is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a sight.

Meaning of take a sight

Verb

take a sight (third-person singular simple present takes a sight, present participle taking a sight, simple past took a sight, past participle taken a sight)

  1. Synonym of cock a snook (“perform disrespectful gesture with thumb against the nose”).
    • He put his thumb to his nose as he said this and (in familiar phrase) took a sight at me, winking one eye in the most confidential manner, and at the same time gently tapping his breeches pocket.1854, The New Monthly Magazine, page 455
    Synonyms:
    cock a snook

Questions about takes a sight

What is takes a sight the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes a sight is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a sight.

Words near takes a sight in the dictionary

  1. takes a run at
  2. takes a seat
  3. takes a shining to
  4. takes a shit
  5. takes a shot in the dark
  6. takes a sight
  7. takes a stab at
  8. takes a stand
  9. takes a step back
  10. takes a tinkle
  11. takes a toll

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