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graticule
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun graticule has 1 sense
- graticule(n = noun.artifact) reticle, reticule - a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument; Array has parts: cross hair, cross wire
is a part of eyepiece, ocular
is a kind of network
CIDE DICTIONARY
graticule, n. [F. See Graticulation.].
A design or draught which has been divided into squares, in order to reproduce it in other dimensions. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
graticule, n.
1 fine lines or fibres incorporated in a telescope or other optical instrument as a measuring scale or as an aid in locating objects.
2 Surveying a network of lines on paper representing meridians and parallels.
1 fine lines or fibres incorporated in a telescope or other optical instrument as a measuring scale or as an aid in locating objects.
2 Surveying a network of lines on paper representing meridians and parallels.
Etymology
F f. med.L graticula for craticula gridiron f. L cratis hurdle
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