cross hairs

cross hair

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /krɔs, krɒs her/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /krɔs, krɒs her/

Definitions of cross hairs words

noun cross hairs crossed lines, as of fine hair or cobweb, mounted in the optical system of a telescopic gun sight, surveyor's level, etc., to assist in precise aiming or centering of the instrument 3
noun cross hairs Also called cross wire. one of the fine wires or fibers, strands of spider web, or the like, crossing in a focal plane of an optical instrument to center a target or object or to define a line of sight. 1
noun cross hairs one of the marks that aid in the positioning of overlaying images for correct registration in printing. Compare register (def 11b). 1

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cross hairs popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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