graticule

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

reticule reticle network screen array grid lattice mesh grating latticework decussation crosshair raster reticulated crosslinking
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Antonyms

disorder chaos mess disarray disorganization nonreticulate

Hypernyms

network

Anagrams

curtilage cutigeral

Examples

The graticule defined by the lines of constant ψ and constant λ, divides the surface of the ellipsoid into a mesh of squares (of varying size). Source: Internet

The graticule may be permanently marked inside the face of the CRT, or it may be a transparent external plate made of glass or acrylic plastic. Source: Internet

The graticule on the ellipsoid is constructed in exactly the same way as on the sphere. Source: Internet

The graticule on the sphere The graticule formed by the lines of constant latitude and constant longitude is constructed with reference to the rotation axis of the Earth. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

gratewise graticulate graticulation gratifiability gratifiable gratification