Reticle: meaning, definitions and examples
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reticle
[ ˈrɛtɪk(ə)l ]
aiming device
A reticle is a grid or pattern placed in the eyepiece of a scope or other optical instrument to help with aiming.
Synonyms
crosshair, grid, targeting reticle
Examples of usage
- The sniper adjusted the reticle before taking the shot.
- The reticle on the telescope made it easier to locate stars in the night sky.
Translations
Translations of the word "reticle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retícula
🇮🇳 जालिका
🇩🇪 Fadenkreuz
🇮🇩 retikel
🇺🇦 сітка
🇵🇱 siatka
🇯🇵 レティクル
🇫🇷 réticule
🇪🇸 retícula
🇹🇷 retikül
🇰🇷 십자선
🇸🇦 شبكة
🇨🇿 záměrný kříž
🇸🇰 zameriavací kríž
🇨🇳 网格
🇸🇮 mrežica
🇮🇸 miðpunktur
🇰🇿 тор
🇬🇪 ბადე
🇦🇿 retikula
🇲🇽 retícula
Word origin
The word 'reticle' originated from the Latin word 'reticulum', meaning a small net. It was first used in the early 20th century to describe the grid-like pattern used in optical instruments for aiming. The reticle has since become an essential component in scopes, telescopes, and other devices for precision targeting.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,718 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 32715 temporizing
- 32716 contrariwise
- 32717 disarranged
- 32718 reticle
- 32719 panchromatic
- 32720 subjugating
- 32721 schemed
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