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.