graticule

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English

Etymology

French, from Latin crāticula, diminutive form of crātis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹætɪkjuːl/
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Noun

graticule (plural graticules)

  1. A grid of horizontal and vertical lines.
  2. (specifically, optics, British) A reticle.
  3. (specifically, geography) The network of lines of latitude and longitude that make up a coordinate system such as the one used for the Earth.
  4. A nearly square or nearly rectangular region created by a graticule.

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Anagrams

French

Pronunciation

Noun

graticule m (plural graticules)

  1. graticule

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