Reticle vs. Reticulate

Reticlenoun

A grid, network, or crosshatch found in the eyepiece of various optical instruments to aid measurement or alignment

Reticlenoun

(obsolete) a little bag

Reticlenoun

A small net.

Reticlenoun

A reticule. See Reticule, 2.

Reticlenoun

a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument

Reticle

A reticle, or reticule also known as a graticule, is a pattern of fine lines or markings built into the eyepiece of an optical device such as a telescopic sight, spotting scope, theodolite, optical microscope or the screen of an oscilloscope, to provide measurement references during visual inspections. Today, engraved lines or embedded fibers may be replaced by a digital image superimposed on a screen or eyepiece.

Reticulateadjective

Network-like in form or appearance.

Reticulateverb

(transitive) To distribute or move via a network.

Reticulateverb

(transitive) To divide into or form a network.

Reticulateverb

(intransitive) To create a network.

Reticulateadjective

Resembling network; having the form or appearance of a net; netted; as, a reticulated structure.

Reticulateadjective

Having veins, fibers, or lines crossing like the threads or fibers of a network; as, a reticulate leaf; a reticulated surface; a reticulated wing of an insect.

Reticulateverb

form a net or a network

Reticulateverb

distribute by a network, as of water or electricity

Reticulateverb

divide so as to form a network

Reticulateadjective

resembling or forming a network;