reticle

noun

ret·​i·​cle ˈre-ti-kəl 

: a scale on transparent material (as in an optical instrument) used especially for measuring or aiming

Examples of reticle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The highlighting reticles for discoverables are thankfully forgiving — ideal for the murky depths that would otherwise hide them. —Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Thermal Master Since this is a scope designed for hunters, the image interface includes eight tactical reticle modes with five colors for aiming a rifle, bow, crossbow, or other device. —David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025

This scope is clear, tough, and bright, and the V-Brite reticle features an illuminated center dot for optimal performance in low-light conditions. —T. Logan Metesh, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024

Ball directions are handled through the left analog stick, which you’re forced to develop a subjective feel for because there’s no aiming reticle guiding your returns. —Vulture, 7 Sep. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Latin reticulum small net

First Known Use

circa 1731, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reticle

• aesthetical
• genetical
• heretical
• magnetical
• poetical
• prophetical
• alphabetical
• antithetical
• arithmetical
• catechetical
• exegetical
• homiletical