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GRATICULE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

graticule; reticle; reticule

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("graticule" is a kind of...):

network (a system of intersecting lines or channels)

Meronyms (parts of "graticule"):

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)

Holonyms ("graticule" is a part of...):

eyepiece; ocular (combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments)

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