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graticule
grat·i·cule G5245200 (gră′tĭ-kyo͞ol′)n.1. See reticle.2. A grid of longitudinal and latitudinal lines, on which maps are drawn. [French graticule, grid, from Italian graticola, gridiron for broiling food, grid, from Latin crātīcula, small gridiron; see griddle.]graticule (ˈɡrætɪˌkjuːl) n1. (Physical Geography) the grid of intersecting lines, esp of latitude and longitude on which a map is drawn2. (General Engineering) another name for reticle3. (General Engineering) a transparent scale in front of a cathode-ray oscilloscope or other measuring instrument[C19: from French, from Latin crāticula, from crātis wickerwork]graticule1. In cartography, a network of lines representing the Earth's parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude. 2. In imagery interpretation, see reticle.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | graticule - a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrumentreticle, reticulecross hair, cross wire - either of two fine mutually perpendicular lines that cross in the focus plane of an optical instrument and are use for sighting or calibration; "he had the target in his cross hairs"eyepiece, ocular - combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instrumentsnetwork - a system of intersecting lines or channels; "a railroad network"; "a network of canals" | Translationsgraticule
graticule (grat -ă-kyool) A glass plate or cell bearing a grid, cross wires, or graduated scale that is set in the focal plane of the eyepiece of a telescope and is used for positioning or measuring.graticule[′grad·ə‚kyül] (mapping) A network of lines representing the earth's parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude on a map, chart, or plotting sheet. (optics) A scale at the focal plane of an optical instrument to aid in the measurement of objects. graticule Graticules of a gyro gunsight. Graticules on a globe.i. An array of lines used for aiming, measuring, or determining spatial relationship. Normally used in gun sights, HUDs (head-up displays), maps, and charts. ii. In cartography, a network of lines representing the earth's parallel of latitude and meridians of longitude. iii. A scale at the focal plane of an optical instrument to aid in the measurement of objects.graticule
graticuleGraduated transparent scale engraved or photographed, placed in the front focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument for direct observation of the apparent image size or position in the field of view. Example: the focusing screen of a focimeter. Syn. reticule.graticule
Synonyms for graticulenoun a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrumentSynonymsRelated Words- cross hair
- cross wire
- eyepiece
- ocular
- network
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