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gratic·ule

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. reticle, reticule, graticulenoun

    a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument

Wiktionary

  1. graticulenoun

    A grid of horizontal and vertical lines.

  2. graticulenoun

    Synonym for reticle

  3. graticulenoun

    The network of lines of latitude and longitude that make a up a coordinate system such as the one used on the Earth.

  4. graticulenoun

    A nearly square or nearly rectangular region created by a graticule.

  5. Etymology: from craticula, diminutive form of cratis.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Graticulenoun

    a design or draught which has been divided into squares, in order to reproduce it in other dimensions

  2. Etymology: [F. See Graticulation.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

  1. graticule

    1. In cartography, a network of lines representing the Earth

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  1. curtilage

  2. cutigeral

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of graticule in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of graticule in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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