Word of the Day 10.31.9

reticle

ret·i·cle (rt-kl)

n.

A grid or pattern placed in the eyepiece of an optical instrument, used to establish scale or position.


[Latin rticulum, diminutive of rte, net.]

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Noun

1.

reticle – a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument

cross hair, cross wire – either of two fine mutually perpendicular lines that cross in the focus plane of an optical instrument and are use for sighting or calibration; “he had the target in his cross hairs”

eyepiece, ocular – combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments

network – a system of intersecting lines or channels; “a railroad network”; “a network of canals”

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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