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reticule

reticule

1 9.9
A set of fine lines in an eyepiece that help aim and measure
  • noun
  • /ˈrɛtɪˌkjuːl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : retículo
  • Astronomers often use a reticule in their telescopes to measure the position of celestial objects.

Examples

  • I think that there is some difference; in FPS, there is almost a guarantee that you will hit the target if you have it in the reticule. Not so in RL; if you try that with any kind of long-range shot with a .22-250 or some other kind of hunting rifle, then you will miss by a long shot.

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  • I added one thing to my eyeball aiming reticule, and that is a green laser.

  • I played one game where the reticule (or scope/target/whatever) got larger when you moved or fired, and slowly shrunk when you stayed still.

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  • To accurately align the telescope, it's essential to position the star precisely in the illuminated reticule of the eyepiece.

  • The riflescope featured a precise reticule, allowing for accurate targeting even at great distances.

Synonyms

crosshair
vsreticule
11 4.1

A small set of lines on a sight or screen that shows the exact point to aim at

is the broader network used for measurement not only a single aiming mark
reticle
vsreticule
  • Specialized
1 9.5

A pattern of fine lines or dots in an eyepiece that helps you aim and measure

has identical meaning but uses the other spelling
graticule
vsreticule
  • Specialized
9.9

A set of small lines or crosshairs in an instrument's eyepiece that helps you measure and aim

is the general term for the same grid used for measurement or alignment
crosshairs
vsreticule
4.4

Thin lines in a scope or camera view that show where you aim

is a full measurement grid rather than just simple aiming lines

How Dense

reticule
  • Specialized
1 9.9
crosshair
11 4.1

Surface Forms

reticule singular
reticules plural

Etymology

Reticule comes from the Latin reticulum, meaning 'little net'. In optical instruments a reticule is the tiny 'net' of lines or dots in the eyepiece that helps you aim or measure, which is why the word is used for this grid.