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Reticule
01
a small, ornamental handbag or purse, typically carried by women in the 18th and 19th centuries as a fashion accessory
Examples
She carried a delicate reticule to the ball, matching her gown.
The fashionable lady 's reticule was adorned with intricate beadwork.
02
a pattern of dots, lines, or crosshairs positioned at the eyepiece's focal plane in an optical instrument
Examples
The sniper adjusted the scope so the reticule was perfectly centered.
The microscope 's reticule allowed precise measurement of the specimen.
