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AIMING CROSS [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Instruments
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

An aiming indicator at the focus of a telescopic sight [that] may consist of straight or tapered lines, dots, or other marks used to determine the point of aim, a dimension, or range to the target.

Key term(s)
  • cross-hair
  • aiming cross-hair
  • aiming crosshair

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

Indicateur de visée au foyer d'une lunette de tir [pouvant] comprendre des lignes droites ou pointues, des points ou d'autres marques servant à déterminer le point de mire, une dimension ou la distance de la cible.

OBS

réticule : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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