Associations to the word «Graticule»
Noun
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Wiktionary
GRATICULE, noun. A grid of horizontal and vertical lines.
GRATICULE, noun. (specifically) (optics) (British) Synonym for reticle
GRATICULE, noun. (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.
GRATICULE, noun. A nearly square or nearly rectangular region created by a graticule.
Dictionary definition
GRATICULE, noun. A network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument.
Wise words
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