reticle Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

Ret"i*cle noun
Etymology
See Reticule.
Definitions
  1. A small net.
  2. A reticule. See Reticule,2. R.

Webster 1913