Night-sight (Noun)
Meaning
The ability to see in reduced illumination (as in moonlight).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She moved cautiously through the forest, her night-sight sufficient to avoid the larger obstacles but still stumbling on hidden roots.
- His eyes slowly adjusted to the dim moonlight, and his night-sight improved, enabling him to see his surroundings.
- Without any mechanical aid, her exceptional night-sight helped her navigate through the dark cave with relative ease.
- The owl's exceptional night-sight allowed it to detect its prey even in the darkest hours of night.
- Improved night-sight from constant exposure to low light helped the soldier to patrol the border silently under the cover of darkness.