Meaning of graticule in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡrædəˌkjul/

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  1. Noun

    graticule

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from French, from medieval Latin graticula‘a little grating’, from Latin craticula‘gridiron’, diminutive of cratis‘hurdle’

    Definitions

    1. a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument

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