aimdown

Aimdown refers to the action of bringing a weapon or aiming device closer to the user's line of sight, typically by holding it with both hands and pressing it against the shoulder or cheek. This maneuver is common in firearms, particularly rifles and shotguns, where it allows for greater stability and accuracy by creating a fixed point of contact. In video games, "aiming down sights" (ADS) is a mechanic that often simulates this real-world action. When a player activates ADS in a game, their weapon's viewpoint shifts, usually to a first-person perspective focused through the weapon's sights or scope. This typically results in a narrower field of view but increased aiming precision and reduced weapon spread. The specific implementation of ADS varies widely between games, affecting factors such as zoom level, movement speed reduction, and the time it takes to switch between hip-fire and aiming down sights. The term "aimdown" itself is a more casual or abbreviated way of referring to this process, often used in spoken language or informal online discussions.