holdover

Meaning

Noun

  • Something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time.
  • The distance (at target) by which a rifle scope is aimed higher than the intended point of impact in order to compensate for bullet drop over the distance to the target.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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