Definition of Graticule

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

Exact synonyms: Reticle, Reticule
Terms within: Cross Hair, Cross Wire
Group relationships: Eyepiece, Ocular
Generic synonyms: Network

Definition of Graticule

1. n. A design or draught which has been divided into squares, in order to reproduce it in other dimensions.

Definition of Graticule

1. Noun. A grid of horizontal and vertical lines. ¹

2. Noun. (context: specifically optics) (British) Synonym for reticle ¹

3. Noun. (context: specifically geography) The network of lines of latitude and longitude that make a up a coordinate system such as the one used on the Earth. ¹

4. Noun. A nearly square or nearly rectangular region created by a graticule. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Graticule

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Graticule

gratefull
gratefuller
gratefullest
gratefully
gratefulness
gratefulnesses
grateless
grater
graters
grates
graticulate
graticulated
graticulating
graticulation
graticulations
graticule (current term)
graticules
gratification
gratifications
gratified
gratifiedly
gratifier
gratifiers
gratifies
gratify
gratifying
gratifyingly
gratin
gratinate
gratinated

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