Associations to the word «Reticle»
Wiktionary
RETICLE, noun. A grid, network, or crosshatch found in the eyepiece of various optical instruments to aid measurement or alignment
RETICLE, noun. (obsolete) A small net
Dictionary definition
RETICLE, noun. A network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.