reticule
/'retikju:l/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A network of fine lines, dots, or crosshairs: A grid or pattern placed in the eyepiece of an optical instrument (like a microscope, telescope, or rifle scope) to aid in measurement, alignment, or targeting.
- A woman's drawstring handbag: A small bag, often made of net, beading, or brocade, closed with a drawstring and carried by women, especially during the late 18th and 19th centuries.
Usage Examples
Noun (Optical Instrument):
- The microscope's reticule helped the scientist measure the specimen's cells accurately.
- Align the target with the center of the telescopic sight's reticule before firing.
Noun (Historical Handbag):
- The museum displayed a delicate silk reticule from the Regency era.
- She kept her coins and smelling salts in her embroidered reticule.
Advanced Usage
- In Optics and Engineering: The term "reticule" is often used interchangeably with "reticle," though "reticle" is more common in modern technical contexts. It refers to the precise pattern used for calibration.
- The engineer adjusted the theodolite's illuminated reticule for the survey.
Variants and Related Words
- Reticle (noun): The more common modern spelling for the optical instrument component. (e.g., )
- Reticular (adjective): Having the form of a net or network. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- For the optical grid: Graticule, crosshairs, grid.
- For the historical bag: Drawstring purse, pouch, net bag.
Related Phrases
- Etched reticule: A reticule where the pattern is permanently etched onto glass.
- The high-quality scope features an etched glass reticule that won't fade.
- Beaded reticule: Describes a common style of the historical handbag.
- Her beaded reticule matched her gown perfectly for the ball.
Noun
- a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument
- a woman's drawstring handbag; usually made of net or beading or brocade; used in 18th and 19th centuries