reticle

Meanings

Plural: reticles

Noun

a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument
A grid, network, or crosshatch found in the eyepiece of various optical instruments to aid measurement or alignment
Alternative form of reticule (“a little bag”).

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin rēticulum, diminutive of Latin rēte (“net”). Doublet of reticulum, Reticulum, and reticule.

Synonyms

graticule, reticule

Scrabble Score: 9

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Words With Friends Score: 11

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